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Huntington, WV

Founded 1871Cabell CountyElev. 172 m
Population
46,189
Median home
$118,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Huntington

Huntington is home to roughly 46,189 residents. Huntington was founded in 1871 and sits in Cabell County. The median age is 34.9 and the median household income is $43,146. Homes carry a median value of $118,800, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.5%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
46,189
Median age
34.9
Median household income
$43,146
Per-capita income
$30,024
Poverty rate
27.4%
High-school grad or higher
89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
18.6 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.5%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Black6.2%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Sales & office23.2%
Service21.7%
Production, transportation & material moving8.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$118,800
Median gross rent
$863/mo
Owner-occupied
52.5%
Median year built
1954
Households
19,627
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Huntington has 17 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading0%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
HUNTINGTON EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HUNTINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
VINSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ALTIZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
EXPLORER ACADEMYElementaryGrades -1–5
GUYANDOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
HIGHLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
HITE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
KELLOGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime103% above national
Huntington782
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime72% above national
Huntington3,350
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Huntington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Huntington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cabell County
Ice stormRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Huntington is in Cabell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Huntington was founded in 1871 and sits in Cabell County. Elevation ~172 m.

Population trend
49K46K46,18920102024
Map of Huntington
Huntington, WV
Where Huntington is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburg
Historic places

27 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Memorial ArchCabell County CourthouseCarnegie Public LibraryCarroll, Thomas, HouseU.S. Post Office and CourthouseHarvey HouseCampbell-Hicks HouseBaltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot
Notable people from Huntington
Brad DourifThomas MassieO. J. MayoHal GreerAaron StatonDwight MorrowPeter MarshallEvan JenkinsJoshua HartoFreddie Lewis
People searches in Huntington
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Nearby cities
Barboursville (8 mi)Kenova (8 mi)Milton (16 mi)Hurricane (23 mi)St. Albans (33 mi)Nitro (34 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Huntington, WV (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Huntington, West Virginia.

Edward Roy Miller, 65
Huntington · Wayne County · 25701
Charles Michael Davis, 62
Huntington · Cabell County · 25704
Donald L Lewis, 52
Huntington · Wayne County · 25704
Brian Lee Jones, 51
Huntington · Cabell County · 25705
William Scott Wilson, 64
Huntington · Cabell County · 25703
David W Greenhill, 49
Huntington · Cabell County · 25701
David Eugene Johnson, 58
Huntington · Cabell County · 25071

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Huntington — frequently asked

What is the population of Huntington, West Virginia?
Huntington has a population of about 46,189, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Huntington?
The median home value in Huntington is $118,800, and the median gross rent is $863/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Huntington safe? What is the crime rate?
Huntington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 782 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Huntington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cabell County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, heat wave, landslide.
How many schools are in Huntington?
Huntington has 17 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Huntington?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Huntington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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