Braxton, WV County is a quaint rural area with a population of 12,702. This is in stark contrast to the US population of 329,725,481. The Population Density in Braxton is also much lower than the US Population density at 27 people per square mile versus 93 people per square mile.
The main industry in Braxton County is agriculture and small businesses. Major local businesses and organizations include farmers markets such as Braxton County Farmers Market and Community Development Initiative for Braxton County; local recreation centers such as the Gassaway-Lively Recreation Center; and various outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, snowboarding, cross country skiing, kayaking and canoeing at locations like Cranberry Glades Botanical Area and Little Birch Lake State Wildlife Management Area. Additionally, there are some great sporting events held annually including the West Virginia Strawberry Festival and the River Raft Race.
The population in Braxton County is 12,702. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Braxton County is 46.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Braxton County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Braxton County
- 51.7% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 10.7% have children, but are single
Race in Braxton County
- 97.1% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander