Huntington, WV Demographics

A map of Huntington's Population by Race

Huntington, West Virginia has an estimated population of 45,787, a slight decrease from the 46,842 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 6.5% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huntington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Huntington has become less 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 Huntington, that probability was 32.1% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Huntington is ranked the 2nd 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). Huntington was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Huntington's White Population

38,262 residents of Huntington, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huntington is lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Huntington ranks 403rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Huntington's population has increased from 81.7% to 83.6%.

Huntington is less White than neighboring Chesapeake (91.9% White), Proctorville (97.2% White), Lavalette (95.7% White), Burlington (88% White), and Pea Ridge (88.6% White).

Huntington's Black Population

2,976 residents of Huntington, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huntington is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Huntington ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Black residents' share of Huntington's population has decreased from 8.6% to 6.5%.

Huntington is more Black than neighboring Chesapeake (0.8% Black), Proctorville (0.2% Black), Lavalette (1.9% Black), Burlington (1.9% Black), and Pea Ridge (4.8% Black).

Huntington's Asian Population

565 residents of Huntington, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Huntington ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Huntington is more Asian than neighboring Chesapeake (0% Asian), Proctorville (0% Asian), Lavalette (0% Asian), and Burlington (0% Asian). Huntington is less Asian than neighboring Pea Ridge (2.3% Asian).

Huntington's Hispanic Population

1,091 residents of Huntington, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Huntington ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Huntington is more Hispanic than neighboring Chesapeake (1.8% Hispanic), Proctorville (0% Hispanic), Lavalette (0% Hispanic), and Pea Ridge (1.8% Hispanic). Huntington is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (3.5% Hispanic).

Huntington's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Huntington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Huntington ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Huntington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chesapeake (0% Native American/Other), Proctorville (0% Native American/Other), Lavalette (0% Native American/Other), and Pea Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Huntington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (3.3% Native American/Other).

Huntington's Multiracial Population

2,719 residents of Huntington, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huntington is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Huntington ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Huntington's population has increased from 5.3% to 5.9%.

Huntington is more Multiracial than neighboring Chesapeake (5.6% Multiracial), Proctorville (2.7% Multiracial), Lavalette (2.4% Multiracial), Burlington (3.2% Multiracial), and Pea Ridge (2.5% 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.