Braxton County's estimated 2025 population is 12,146 with a growth rate of -0.07% 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 -16.49% 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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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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