Unified School District · WV
Braxton County School District
Braxton County School District is a unified school district in West Virginia with a community population of 12,208. The median household income is $50,331 and the median age is 46.6.
12,208
Population
24
People / sq mi
$50,331
Median Income
46.6
Median Age
Braxton County School District covers 511 sq mi of land at 23.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,331
Median Household Income
$25,639
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$117,900
Median Home Value
$606
Median Rent
76.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.5%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Braxton County School District serves a community with a population of 12,208 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in West Virginia.
The median household income in Braxton County School District is $50,331, with a per capita income of $25,639. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
Braxton County School District is 86.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Braxton County School District, 84.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Braxton County School District is $117,900, with a median rent of $606. The homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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Data for Braxton County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5400120).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.