Buckhannon, WV Demographics

A map of Buckhannon's Population by Race

Buckhannon, West Virginia had a population of 5,186 in 2020. It was 89.1% White, 3.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buckhannon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is the 31st most populous. 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's White Population

4,622 residents of Buckhannon identify as White, or 89.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Buckhannon roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is ranked #336 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buckhannon is less White than neighboring Hinkleville (96.2% White), Adrian (97.3% White), Century (95.5% White), Rock Cave (94.4% White), and Lost Creek (91.6% White).

Buckhannon's Black Population

155 residents of Buckhannon identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buckhannon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is ranked #104 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buckhannon is more Black than neighboring Hinkleville (1.1% Black), Adrian (0% Black), Century (0% Black), Rock Cave (0.3% Black), and Lost Creek (0.3% Black).

Buckhannon's Asian Population

51 residents of Buckhannon identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buckhannon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buckhannon is more Asian than neighboring Hinkleville (0.3% Asian), Adrian (0% Asian), Century (0% Asian), Rock Cave (0% Asian), and Lost Creek (0.3% Asian).

Buckhannon's Hispanic Population

136 residents of Buckhannon identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buckhannon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buckhannon is more Hispanic than neighboring Hinkleville (0.5% Hispanic), Adrian (0% Hispanic), Century (1.8% Hispanic), and Rock Cave (0.9% Hispanic). Buckhannon is less Hispanic than neighboring Lost Creek (5.8% Hispanic).

Buckhannon's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Buckhannon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buckhannon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buckhannon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hinkleville (0.3% Native American/Other), Adrian (0% Native American/Other), Century (0% Native American/Other), Rock Cave (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lost Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Buckhannon's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Buckhannon identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buckhannon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Buckhannon is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buckhannon is more Multiracial than neighboring Hinkleville (1.6% Multiracial), Adrian (2.7% Multiracial), Century (2.7% Multiracial), and Lost Creek (1.9% Multiracial). Buckhannon is less Multiracial than neighboring Rock Cave (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.