Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

370,729

2024 Median Age

41.9

0.239% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16.6%

2.11% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,078

2.73% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$154,700

3.83% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

154,790

0.724% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH are Marshall University (2,609 degrees awarded in 2024), Ashland Community and Technical College (2,212 degrees), and Mountwest Community and Technical College (285 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH was $154,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH was 2 cars per household.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH borders Charleston, WV, Jackson, OH, Logan, WV, Point Pleasant, WV-OH, and Portsmouth, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is home to a population of 371k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.24% of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH residents were born outside of the country (4.59k people).

In 2024, there were 39.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (344k people) in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 7.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.4% of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
344k ± 651
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
8.67k ± 651
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.14k ± 609

1.36%

Hispanic Population

5.06k people

1.36% of the people in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH are hispanic (5.06k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,820 ± 7,092 people
India
81,119 ± 6,977 people
China
40,107 ± 4,911 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 83,820 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 81,119 and China with 40,107.

Foreign-Born Population

1.24%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.59k people

1.17%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.38k people

As of 2024, 1.24% of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH residents (4.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,738 ± 604
Gulf War (2001-)
4,705 ± 576
Gulf War (1990s)
2,974 ± 364

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH.

Health

94.3% of the population of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

1,601 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.71%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH declined by 6.99% from 6.14% to 5.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH employs 155k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (32,905 people), Retail Trade (19,294 people), and Educational Services (15,558 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($82,089), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,750), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,943).

Employment

Occupations

155k

2024 Value

± 3,252

0.724%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH grew at a rate of 0.724%, from 154k employees to 155k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,946 people), Sales & Related Occupations (15,177 people), and Management Occupations (13,661 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

155k

2024 Value

± 3,252

0.724%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH grew at a rate of 0.724%, from 154k employees to 155k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,905 people), Retail Trade (19,294 people), and Educational Services (15,558 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, though some of these residents may live in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,016

Median earning men ± $1,152

$35,204

Median earning women ± $1,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,531), Information ($67,321), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,536), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,580), and Wholesale Trade ($49,479).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

501
Other Services (except Public Administration)
422
Retail Trade
410
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.8M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$854k
Manufacturing
$521k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.438%).

Shelley Moore Capito, Jim Justice, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Bernie Moreno, and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio is currently represented by 23 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH. Showing the available data for Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.438%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Shelley Moore Capito, Jim Justice, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Bernie Moreno, and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH awarded 5,855 degrees. The student population of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,677 male students and 11,746 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH are White (5,053 and 87.1%), Unknown (203 and 3.5%), Black or African American (190 and 3.28%), and Two or More Races (177 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH by number of degrees awarded are Marshall University (2,609 and 44.6%), Ashland Community and Technical College (2,212 and 37.8%), and Mountwest Community and Technical College (285 and 4.87%).

The most popular majors in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (560 and 9.56%), Registered Nursing (469 and 8.01%), and Electrician (279 and 4.77%).

The median tuition costs are $17,050 for private four year colleges, and $6,965 and $14,096 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 19,423 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 19,423 students enrolled in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,201 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
212 degrees awarded
General Studies
148 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
148 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH was General Business with 212 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Marshall University
2,609 degrees awarded
Ashland Community and Technical College
2,212 degrees awarded
Mountwest Community and Technical College
285 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marshall University with 2,609 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,495 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, which is 0.743 times less than the 3,360 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,053 degrees mean that there were 24.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 203 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,594) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH was $154,700 in 2024, which is 0.465 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $149,000 to $154,700, a 3.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$154,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,991

$111,969

Median Property Taxes

±$2,560

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2024

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.6% of the housing units in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,078

Median Household Income

± $1,323

152k

Number of Households

± 3,089

In 2024, the median household income of the 152k households in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH grew to $60,078 from the previous year's value of $58,483.

The following chart displays the households in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is from Kentucky.

0.449

2024 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2024, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.531% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (9.13%)
Worked At Home (6.97%)

In 2024, 79.9% of workers in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.13%) and those who worked at home (6.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (60k out of 361k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.