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Population Review

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

Huntington covers 1.1 sq mi of land at 11736 people per square mile.

About Huntington, VA

Huntington is a city in Virginia with a population of 13,250. It ranks #101 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 36.3, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Huntington is $99,580, above the US median of $74,580. 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $536,200, with monthly rent averaging $2,045. The homeownership rate of 43.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Huntington reflects 64.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.2 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White54.2%
Black or African American13.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 Estate21.2%
Public Administration20.3%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.6%
Information6.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.2%
Manufacturing4.5%
Construction3.2%
Retail Trade2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.