Burnsville town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Burnsville town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 493. It ranks as the 232nd most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burnsville town is 36.8 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burnsville town is $83,095. This is 43% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $109,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Burnsville town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Burnsville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.0%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burnsville town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.