Brooke County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,805 | — | #1,783 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,316 | -27.7% | #2,517 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,500 | -49.8% | #2,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $645 | -44.5% | #2,957 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.8% | #1,544 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brooke County has a population of 21,805, making it the #1,783 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brooke County is $54,316, ranking #2,517 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Brooke County is $141,500 (-49.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $645/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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94.0% of residents in Brooke County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Brooke County, West Virginia
Brooke County, West Virginia has a total population of 21,805, making it the 1,783rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brooke County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brooke County is $54,316, which ranks #2,517 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Brooke County is $141,500, 49.8% below the national median. Renters in Brooke County pay a median gross rent of $645 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brooke County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Brooke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Brooke County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.