City · West Virginia
Hurricane, West Virginia
Hurricane, city, in Putnam County, West Virginia. Hurricane had 7,367 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,961 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,855 (±38). GEOID 5439532.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,367
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,961 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,855 ±38
Median household income
$71,167
±$11,794 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$210,500
±$18,927 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$878
±$38 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Hurricane and what county is it in?
Hurricane is a city in Putnam County, West Virginia. It covers 3.7 square miles of land, 1,874 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hurricane is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hurricane, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,367 people lived in Hurricane on July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 6,961 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,855 (±38).
| Measure | Hurricane | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,855 ±38 | 57,177 | +373 |
| Households | 2,914 ±218 | 23,251 | +476 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.18 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,096 ±231 | 24,963 | no clear change |
Hurricane's population since 2000
From 5,222 in 2000 to 7,367 in 2025: up 41.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hurricane as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hurricane?
The median resident of Hurricane is 41.2 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%.
| Measure | Hurricane | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±5.2 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±3.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±6.0 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±3.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±4.2 pts | 93.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±3.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±2.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±2.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±3.2 pts | 5.6% | +4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±1.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.5% ±6.5 pts | 29.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±3.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±5.0 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hurricane earn?
Half of Hurricane's 2,914 households earn less than $71,167 a year (±$11,794), against $79,527 in Putnam County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $68,713 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hurricane | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,167 ±$11,794 | $79,527 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,370 ±$12,033 | $101,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,576 ±$4,804 | $41,822 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5% ±4.5 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.2% ±11.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±3.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.8 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±2.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hurricane?
Owners occupy 67.3% of Hurricane's occupied homes and renters 32.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,500 by its owner (±$18,927). The median renter pays $878 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hurricane | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,500 ±$18,927 | $223,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $878 ±$38 | $952 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0% ±11.0 pts | 35.4% | −29.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,440 ±$83 | $1,528 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.3% ±6.9 pts | 81.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.7% ±6.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,096 ±231 | 24,963 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4% ±5.9 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% ±4.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0% ±7.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hurricane building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hurricane in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hurricane work and get to work?
83.6% of Hurricane's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes.
| Measure | Hurricane | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7% ±6.9 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±6.7 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±3.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±5.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±4.1 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hurricane?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hurricane, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206.08Putnam County | 5,227 | $66,994 |
| Tract 206.06Putnam County | 4,722 | $109,351 |
| Tract 206.04Putnam County | 2,777 | $99,063 |
| Tract 206.09Putnam County | 3,108 | $90,875 |
| Tract 207Putnam County | 4,230 | $65,179 |
| Tract 206.07Putnam County | 2,945 | $91,600 |
| Tract 203Putnam County | 5,194 | $89,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hurricane) · Census block assignment files
How does Hurricane compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hurricane is the 3,942nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Hurricane ranks 27th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 146 |
| Median household income | 27th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 23rd | 144 |
| Median home value | 26th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 50th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 103rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th | 135 |
| Median age | 89th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 88th | 146 |
| Work from home | 29th | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 45th | 145 |
Hurricane's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Hurricane with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hurricane?
20 of the 57 figures for Hurricane on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hurricane are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hurricane.