Huntington City PUMA, WV

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2021 Population

159,626

0.221% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

19.5%

3.78% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,773

2.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$119,200

2.76% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,345

0.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Huntington City PUMA, WV had a population of 160k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $44,773. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Huntington City PUMA, WV declined from 159,980 to 159,626, a −0.221% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,505 to $44,773, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntington City PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.919%), and White (Hispanic) (0.481%).

2.21% of the households in Huntington City PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Huntington City PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cabell, Wayne & Mason Counties--Huntington City PUMA, WV are Marshall University (2,787 degrees awarded in 2021), Mountwest Community and Technical College (401 degrees), and Cabell County Career Technology Center (63 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Huntington City PUMA, WV was $119,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Huntington City PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntington City PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Huntington City PUMA, WV borders Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, FIVCO Area Development District PUMA, KY, Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, Scioto & Lawrence Counties PUMA, OH, Jackson, Wetzel, Roane, Braxton, Ritchie, Tyler, Gilmer & Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, and Logan, Mingo, Wyoming & McDowell Counties PUMA, WV.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Huntington City PUMA, WV is home to a population of 160k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.32% of Huntington City PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (2.11k people).

In 2021, there were 31.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Huntington City PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.81k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Huntington City PUMA, WV are Spanish (1,486 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (222 households), and Arabic (216 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,152

Women

50.9%

78,301

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 159,453 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Huntington City PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Huntington City PUMA, WV was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Huntington City PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntington City PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 337
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 330
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.81k ± 527

1.17%

Hispanic Population

1.88k people

1.17% of the people in Huntington City PUMA, WV are hispanic (1.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Huntington City PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
202 ± 349 people
Pakistan
195 ± 343 people
Japan
188 ± 336 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Huntington City PUMA, WV was Vietnam, the natal country of 202 Huntington City PUMA, WV residents, followed by Pakistan with 195 and Japan with 188.

Foreign-Born Population

1.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.11k people

1.31%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.1k people

As of 2021, 1.32% of Huntington City PUMA, WV residents (2.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntington City PUMA, WV was 1.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Huntington City PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,486 households (0.983%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
222 households (0.147%)
Arabic
216 households (0.143%)

2.21% of the households in Huntington City PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Huntington City PUMA, WV was Spanish. 0.983% of the households in Huntington City PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,610 ± 489
Gulf War (2001-)
1,732 ± 334
Gulf War (1990s)
1,111 ± 219

Huntington City PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Huntington City PUMA, WV employs 60.3k people. The largest industries in Huntington City PUMA, WV are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,467 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,617 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,146 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($153,580), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($136,620), and Legal services ($118,521).

Males in Huntington City PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,440. The income inequality in Huntington City PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,886

Women

48.1%

31,111

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Huntington City PUMA, WV in 2020 was 59,997 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Huntington City PUMA, WV.

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Occupations

60.3k

2021 Value

0.58%

1 Year growth

± 0.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntington City PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 0.58%, from 60k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntington City PUMA, WV, are Cashiers (2,662 people), Registered nurses (1,914 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,594 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntington City PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.3k

2021 Value

0.58%

1 Year growth

± 0.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntington City PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 0.58%, from 60k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntington City PUMA, WV, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,467 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,617 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,146 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntington City PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Huntington City PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,366

Median earning men ± $1,530

$27,108

Median earning women ± $1,342

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,563), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,775), and Wholesale Trade ($54,009).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($58,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,189), and Wholesale Trade ($50,886).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Huntington City PUMA, WV awarded 3,356 degrees. The student population of Huntington City PUMA, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,846 male students and 7,635 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntington City PUMA, WV are White (2,778 and 86.2%), followed by Black or African American (141 and 4.38%), Unknown (126 and 3.91%), and Hispanic or Latino (67 and 2.08%).

The largest universities in Huntington City PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are Marshall University (2,787 and 83%), Mountwest Community and Technical College (401 and 11.9%), and Cabell County Career Technology Center (63 and 1.88%).

The most popular majors in Cabell, Wayne & Mason Counties--Huntington City PUMA, WV are General Studies (211 and 6.29%), Registered Nursing (194 and 5.78%), and General Business (149 and 4.44%).

The median tuition cost in Cabell, Wayne & Mason Counties--Huntington City PUMA, WV for a public four year colleges is $7,190 for in-state students and $18,244 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Huntington City PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,481 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,481 students enrolled in Huntington City PUMA, WV, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,324 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health Preparatory Programs
98 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
92 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
183 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cabell, Wayne & Mason Counties--Huntington City PUMA, WV was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cabell, Wayne & Mason Counties--Huntington City PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Marshall University
2,787 degrees awarded
Mountwest Community and Technical College
401 degrees awarded
Cabell County Career Technology Center
63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marshall University with 2,787 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntington City PUMA, WV, which is 0.661 times less than the 2,021 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,778 degrees mean that there were 19.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 141 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($10,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,362) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,448) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.931% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.647% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Huntington City PUMA, WV in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.6k), Some college (27.4k), and Secondary Education (20.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntington City PUMA, WV was $119,200 in 2021, which is 0.487 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $116,000 to $119,200, a 2.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntington City PUMA, WV is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Huntington City PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntington City PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Huntington City PUMA, WV is $44,773. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Huntington City PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $67,691, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $58,542 and $56,312.

Housing

Property

$119,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,060

$44,531

Median Property Taxes

±$1,649

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntington City PUMA, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntington City PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in Huntington City PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntington City PUMA, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntington City PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $67,691, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $58,542 and $56,312.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Huntington City PUMA, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,773

Median Household Income

± $1,545

63.9k

Number of Households

± 2,047

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.9k households in Huntington City PUMA, WV grew to $44,773 from the previous year's value of $43,505.

The following chart displays the households in Huntington City PUMA, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Huntington City PUMA, WV

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Huntington City PUMA, WV

In 2021, the income inequality in Huntington City PUMA, WV was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.41% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Huntington City PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Huntington City PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Huntington City PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (8.41%)
Worked At Home (4.59%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Huntington City PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.41%) and those who worked at home (4.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntington City PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Huntington City PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Huntington City PUMA, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntington City PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntington City PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntington City PUMA, WV (30.1k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntington City PUMA, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.6% of the population of Huntington City PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.38%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntington City PUMA, WV grew by 5.32% from 7.01% to 7.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntington City PUMA, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.