Pendleton County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,043 | — | #2,807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,931 | -13.6% | #1,639 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.7 years | +30.3% | #190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $183,800 | -34.8% | #1,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $770 | -33.8% | #2,345 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.4% | #2,225 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pendleton County has a population of 6,043, making it the #2,807 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pendleton County is $64,931, ranking #1,639 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Pendleton County is $183,800 (-34.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.9%.
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93.2% of residents in Pendleton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Pendleton County, West Virginia
Pendleton County, West Virginia has a total population of 6,043, making it the 2,807th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pendleton County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pendleton County is $64,931, which ranks #1,639 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Pendleton County is $183,800, 34.8% below the national median. Renters in Pendleton County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pendleton County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Pendleton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.2%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Pendleton 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.