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About Braxton County

Braxton is a county in the Charleston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 12,505 and a population density of 27, which is 71% below the national average. It has a median age of 47, which is 4 years above the Charleston Metro median age and 8 years above the national average.


Braxton County has a median home value of $118,524, which is 12% below the Metro average.The average rent of $819 is 4% above the metro average rent and 61% below the national average rent The average household income in Braxton County is $42,245 , which is 24% below the Metro average household income and 46% below the national average of household income.

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$118,524Median Home Value
$134,070 Charleston Metro Area
$819Median Rent
$783 Charleston Metro Area
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Towns of Braxton County

Flatwoods, WV
Sutton, WV
Burnsville, WV
Gassaway, WV

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Demographics

Braxton County's population is made up of 49% married, 26% single, 16% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 46%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 21%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Braxton County.

12,505Population
203,259 Charleston Metro Area
27Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
47 Median Age
43 Charleston Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Braxton County is $21,948. The Median Household Income is $42,245

$21,948Income Per Capita
$33,503 Charleston Metro Area
$42,245Median Household Income
$55,415 Charleston Metro Area
18% Poverty Rate
17% Charleston Metro Area
14% Unemployment Rate
5% Charleston Metro Area
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Amenities in Braxton County
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$118,524Median Home Value
$134,070 Charleston Metro Area
$819Median Rent
$783 Charleston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Charleston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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