Tucker County, West Virginia

WV · FIPS 54093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,654 #2,764 / 3,222
14th
Median Household Income $53,358 -29.0% #2,570 / 3,222
20th
Median Age 51.3 years +31.9% #166 / 3,222
95th
Median Home Value $154,800 -45.1% #2,155 / 3,222
33th
Median Gross Rent $656 -43.6% #2,923 / 3,222
9th
Poverty Rate 15.3% +21.8% #2,010 / 3,222
38th

Demographics

Tucker County has a population of 6,654, making it the #2,764 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.3 years, which is 31.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Tucker County is $53,358, ranking #2,570 out of 3,222 counties — 29.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.

Median Household Income
$53,358 −29.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,570 of 3,222
20th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,950 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,603 of 3,222
50th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.3% +21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,010 of 3,222
38th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.1% +14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,556 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6% −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,415 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.2 min +9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #860 of 3,222
73th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Tucker County is $154,800 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $656/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.

Median Home Value
$154,800 −45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,155 of 3,222
33th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$656 −43.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,923 of 3,222
9th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.9% +25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #496 of 3,222
85th percentile
80.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Tucker County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #781 of 3,222
76th percentile

About Tucker County, West Virginia

Tucker County, West Virginia has a total population of 6,654, making it the 2,764th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tucker County is 51.3 years, which is 31.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Tucker County is $53,358, which ranks #2,570 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.

The median home value in Tucker County is $154,800, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in Tucker County pay a median gross rent of $656 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Tucker County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.

Tucker County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Tucker 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.