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Hurricane

County:
Putnam County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.714
State:
West Virginia

Hurricane is a city located in Putnam County, West Virginia. Hurricane has a 2026 population of 6,743. Hurricane is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,953 in 2020.

The median household income in Hurricane is $71,167 with a poverty rate of 8.54%. The median age in Hurricane is 41.2 years: 39.4 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males.

6.7K
Total Population
1,816
Density (mi²)
-35 -0.52%
Growth

Hurricane Population

Hurricane Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,743-35-0.52%
20256,778-35-0.51%
20246,813110.16%
20236,802-43-0.63%
20226,845-70-1.01%
20216,915-38-0.55%
20206,953-4-0.06%
20196,422-52-0.8%
20186,474-27-0.42%
20176,501-8-0.12%
20166,509991.54%
20156,410761.2%
20146,334100.16%
20136,324-2-0.03%
20126,326410.65%
20116,285120.19%
20106,273-11-0.18%
20005,22276117.06%
19904,46171018.93%
19803,7512607.45%
19703,49100%

Median Age

Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 39.4 years

Hurricane Adults

There are 5,266 adults, (1,337 of whom are seniors) in Hurricane.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,560 (51.9%)
Male: 3,295 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hurricane includes 93.06% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,37993.06%
Two or more races3204.67%
Asian831.21%
Black or African American450.66%
Other race280.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races851.24%
Other race280.41%
White50.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,37492.98%
Two or more races2353.43%
Asian831.21%
Black or African American450.66%

Hurricane Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hurricane 's average per capita income is $55,575. Household income levels show a median of $71,167. The poverty rate stands at 8.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$114,345-
Families$89,571$110,798
Households$71,167$94,370
Non Families$46,823$61,573

$55,575

Average Income

$71,167

Median Household Income

8.54%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)