Braxton County's estimated 2026 population is 11,875 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Braxton County is the 41st largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,544 and has seen a growth of -18.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Braxton County includes 87.21% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (87.21%)
Two or more races (11.41%)
Black or African American (0.87%)
Native American (0.31%)
Asian (0.11%)
Other race (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,766 | 87.21% |
| Two or more races | 1,409 | 11.41% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Braxton County's average per capita income is $31,292. Household income levels show a median of $44,449. The poverty rate stands at 18.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $54,817 | - |
| Families | $48,722 | $62,903 |
| Households | $44,449 | $56,895 |
| Non Families | $28,158 | $41,430 |
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