Buckhannon is a city in West Virginia with about 5,144 residents. Buckhannon sits in Upshur County. The median age is 32.6 and the median household income is $48,720. Homes carry a median value of $152,000, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.6%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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What is the population of Buckhannon, West Virginia?
Buckhannon has a population of about 5,144, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Buckhannon?
The median home value in Buckhannon is $152,000, and the median gross rent is $800/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Buckhannon safe? What is the crime rate?
Buckhannon Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 79 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Buckhannon face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Upshur County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Buckhannon?
Buckhannon has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Buckhannon?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Buckhannon. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.