Buckhannon is a city located in Upshur County West Virginia. Buckhannon has a 2024 population of 5,013. Buckhannon is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,180 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckhannon is $64,003 with a poverty rate of 24.58%. The median age in Buckhannon is 32.6 years: 31.3 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckhannon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,489 | 87.27% |
| Black or African American | 337 | 6.55% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 68 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,922 | 2.07 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 918 | 1.07 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 609 | 2.89 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Female | 304 | 3.16 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 91 | 2.86 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 9.23% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 8.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,223 | 42.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 514 | 17.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,711 | 2,441 | 587 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 71 | 7 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,542 | $0 | $92,024 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,714 | $0 | $56,477 |
| High School Graduate | $39,222 | $70,775 | $18,986 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $11,436 |
| Overall | $46,269 | $51,196 | $38,518 |
| Some College | $50,893 | $46,378 | $58,889 |
$46,269
Average Earnings
$51,196
Average Male
$38,518
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.49% of Buckhannon residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,549 | 848 | 23.89% |
| Black | 182 | 102 | 56.04% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 19 | 63.33% |
| Multiple | 187 | 9 | 4.81% |
24.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.8%
Male Poverty Rate
32.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckhannon is Hispanic, with 63.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckhannon is Multiple, with 4.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.47% |
| High School | 29.5% |
| Some College | 11.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Female Employed | 10.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,958 | $71,361 |
| Households | $48,720 | $64,003 |
| Married Families | $84,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,813 | $52,034 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 4.16% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.21% |
| Black | 5 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.35%
Born in Buckhannon
97.88%
Native Born
2.12%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
97.88% of Buckhannon residents were born in the United States, with 66.35% having been born in West Virginia. 1.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,804 | -42 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 4,846 | -42 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 4,888 | -41 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 4,929 | -42 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 4,971 | -42 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 5,013 | -42 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 5,055 | -52 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 5,107 | -39 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 5,146 | -34 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 5,180 | -252 | -4.64% |
| 2019 | 5,432 | -44 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,476 | -44 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,520 | -26 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 5,546 | -41 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 5,587 | -17 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,604 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 5,606 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 5,593 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 5,579 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 5,593 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,725 | -184 | -3.11% |
| 1990 | 5,909 | -911 | -13.36% |
| 1980 | 6,820 | -441 | -6.07% |
| 1970 | 7,261 | 875 | 13.7% |
| 1960 | 6,386 | 370 | 6.15% |
| 1950 | 6,016 | 1,566 | 35.19% |
| 1940 | 4,450 | 76 | 1.74% |
| 1930 | 4,374 | 589 | 15.56% |
| 1920 | 3,785 | -1,019 | -21.21% |