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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Braxton County
- What is the median household income in Braxton County?
- The median household income in Braxton County is $83,618 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Braxton County?
- The poverty rate in Braxton County is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Braxton County?
- $247,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Braxton County?
- The median gross rent in Braxton County is $914 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Braxton County residents have a college degree?
- 23.1% of adults in Braxton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,061
Median Income
$83,618
Median Home Value
$247,300
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.2%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,839 (+29.1%)
Home Value:
+$70,400 (+39.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.2 pp (-67.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.1 pp (+35.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-8.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,061
Median Age
45.0
Female
49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 96.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$83,618
±$9,532
+$25,701 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$98,375
Median Family Income
$98,750
Poverty Rate
2.5%
-9.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.7%
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
9.5%
$25–35k
2.7%
$35–50k
6.6%
$50–75k
22.0%
$75–100k
18.6%
$100–150k
15.9%
$150–200k
14.4%
$200k+
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
434
Owner-Occupied
82.6%
Renter-Occupied
17.4%
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Median Home Value
$247,300
+$91,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$914
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
3.0%
$100–200k
7.7%
$200–300k
33.4%
$300–500k
23.4%
$500k–$1M
12.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.7%
$500–1k
51.6%
$1–1.5k
24.2%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.7%
1 vehicle
21.5%
2 vehicles
26.2%
3+
51.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.4%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
1.2%
Mobile home
4.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.2%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
10.1%
2000–2009
12.2%
2010+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.1%
-0.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.2%
Some College / Associate
19.0%
Less Than High School
0.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
-3.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.1%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
8.3%
Private For-Profit
84.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.5%
Edu/Health
22.5%
Construction
9.3%
Agriculture
7.3%
Finance
6.9%
Retail
6.4%
Prof. Services
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
4.9%
Transportation
4.4%
Wholesale
2.0%
Public Admin
1.7%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
33.7%
Production
21.5%
Sales
17.1%
Food Prep
15.9%
Construction
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.6 min
Drove Alone
88.8%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
7.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
409
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
57.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.8%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
6.5%
35–44
16.2%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
13.8%
75–84
12.6%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 17.6%
Working age (18–64): 82.4%
65 and over: 16.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
8.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.0%
Uninsured
5.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.6%
Has a Computer
93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Braxton County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Braxton County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - South | 31 | 49 |