Ritchie County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,286 | — | #2,629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,582 | -32.7% | #2,741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #590 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,900 | -58.9% | #2,747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $579 | -50.2% | #3,087 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | +71.1% | #2,805 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ritchie County has a population of 8,286, making it the #2,629 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ritchie County is $50,582, ranking #2,741 out of 3,222 counties — 32.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Ritchie County is $115,900 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $579/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.2%.
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92.2% of residents in Ritchie County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Ritchie County, West Virginia
Ritchie County, West Virginia has a total population of 8,286, making it the 2,629th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ritchie County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ritchie County is $50,582, which ranks #2,741 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Ritchie County is $115,900, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Ritchie County pay a median gross rent of $579 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ritchie County, 14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.
Ritchie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Ritchie 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.