Buckhannon, WV Demographics

A map of Buckhannon's Population by Race

Buckhannon, West Virginia has an estimated population of 5,116, a slight decrease from the 5,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buckhannon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buckhannon has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buckhannon, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buckhannon is ranked the 31st most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buckhannon was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buckhannon's White Population

4,404 residents of Buckhannon, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buckhannon is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Buckhannon ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhannon's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Buckhannon's population has decreased from 89.1% to 86.1%.

Buckhannon is less White than neighboring Hinkleville (90% White), Adrian (100% White), Century (100% White), Rock Cave (89.9% White), and Lost Creek (93.4% White).

Buckhannon's Black Population

217 residents of Buckhannon, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buckhannon is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Buckhannon ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhannon's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Buckhannon's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.2%.

Buckhannon is more Black than neighboring Hinkleville (0% Black), Adrian (0% Black), Century (0% Black), Rock Cave (0% Black), and Lost Creek (0% Black).

Buckhannon's Asian Population

88 residents of Buckhannon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buckhannon is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Buckhannon ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhannon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.5%. Asian residents' share of Buckhannon's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Buckhannon is more Asian than neighboring Hinkleville (0% Asian), Adrian (0% Asian), Century (0% Asian), Rock Cave (0% Asian), and Lost Creek (0% Asian).

Buckhannon's Hispanic Population

130 residents of Buckhannon, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buckhannon is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Buckhannon ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhannon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Buckhannon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Buckhannon is more Hispanic than neighboring Hinkleville (0% Hispanic), Adrian (0% Hispanic), Century (0% Hispanic), and Lost Creek (2% Hispanic). Buckhannon is less Hispanic than neighboring Rock Cave (8% Hispanic).

Buckhannon's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Buckhannon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buckhannon is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Buckhannon ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhannon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buckhannon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Buckhannon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hinkleville (0% Native American/Other), Adrian (0% Native American/Other), Century (0% Native American/Other), Rock Cave (0% Native American/Other), and Lost Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Buckhannon's Multiracial Population

248 residents of Buckhannon, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buckhannon is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Buckhannon ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhannon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Buckhannon's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.8%.

Buckhannon is more Multiracial than neighboring Adrian (0% Multiracial), Century (0% Multiracial), Rock Cave (2.2% Multiracial), and Lost Creek (4.6% Multiracial). Buckhannon is less Multiracial than neighboring Hinkleville (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.