Huntington, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Huntington, Virginia is 13,250 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 101st-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $99,580, the median home value is $536,200, and the median age is 36.3.
13,250
Population
11736
People / sq mi
$99,580
Median Income
$536,200
Median Home Value
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Huntington covers 1.1 sq mi of land at 11736 people per square mile.
About Huntington, VA
What distinguishes Huntington is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 11,736 people per square mile. Huntington is a city in Virginia with a population of 13,250.
Median household income is $99,580, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.1%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $536,200, with typical rent around $2,045.
Huntington is among the best-educated US cities: 64.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 25.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Huntington: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$99,580
Median Household Income
$67,997
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$536,200
Median Home Value
$2,045
Median Rent
43.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.5%
High School+
64.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
14.2%
Drive Alone
50.2%
Public Transit
25.1%
Work From Home
33.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.6%
Foreign Born
69.6%
Non-English at Home
9.2%
Veterans
9.1%
With Disability
93.7%
Health Insurance
99.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.2% |
| Public Administration | 20.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.6% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Huntington, Virginia has a population of 13,250 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 101st-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Huntington, Virginia is $99,580, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Huntington, Virginia is $536,200, with median monthly rent at $2,045 and a homeownership rate of 43.2%.
The median age in Huntington, Virginia is 36.3 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.