Pendleton County, West Virginia
Located in West Virginia, Pendleton County has a population of 6,043 residents and a median age of 50.7 years, making it the #2,807 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.6%. The median home value is $183,800, and the median household income is $64,931, which is 14% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Pendleton County, 18.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.2% below the national average, ranking #2,264 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Pendleton County is 74.8 years. 23.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.3% of adults in Pendleton County smoke , 38.5% are obese , and 16.8% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 25.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 31.9 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.9% of children in Pendleton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 30.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pendleton County is 63.3%. The mean commute time is 32.9 min, which is 19.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pendleton County voted Republican with a margin of 58.6%. The vote was 19.9% Dem / 78.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.