Taylor County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,487 | — | #2,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,795 | -23.1% | #2,275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,027 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,800 | -47.2% | #2,274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | -28.2% | #1,860 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.0% | #1,721 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Taylor County has a population of 16,487, making it the #2,073 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Taylor County is $57,795, ranking #2,275 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Taylor County is $148,800 (-47.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $835/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.9%.
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94.9% of residents in Taylor County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Taylor County, West Virginia
Taylor County, West Virginia has a total population of 16,487, making it the 2,073rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Taylor County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Taylor County is $57,795, which ranks #2,275 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Taylor County is $148,800, 47.2% below the national median. Renters in Taylor County pay a median gross rent of $835 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Taylor County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Taylor County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%).
All data for Taylor 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.