Braxton County, WV Demographics
Braxton County, WV is the 40th most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 12,447 residents across 511 square miles. That is about 24 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 12,447 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 511 sq mi |
| Density | 24 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Braxton County compares to the US
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Central Location: Braxton County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Braxton County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9679 | 4,828 | 222.5 | 22 |
| Census Tract 9681 | 3,831 | 136.4 | 28 |
| Census Tract 9680 | 3,788 | 151.9 | 25 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.