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
45th
Median Household Income $54,316 -27.7% #2,517 / 3,222
22th
Median Age 46.6 years +19.8% #530 / 3,222
84th
Median Home Value $141,500 -49.8% #2,370 / 3,222
26th
Median Gross Rent $645 -44.5% #2,957 / 3,222
8th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +3.8% #1,544 / 3,222
52th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$54,316 −27.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,517 of 3,222
22th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,184 −17.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,731 of 3,222
46th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,544 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.3% +18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,610 of 3,222
19th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4% −30.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,447 of 3,222
55th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,378 of 3,222
57th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$141,500 −49.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,370 of 3,222
26th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$645 −44.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,957 of 3,222
8th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.6% +15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,596 of 3,222
50th percentile
74.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Brooke County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,036 of 3,222
68th percentile

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.