Tyler County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,064 | — | #2,652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,693 | -15.2% | #1,732 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.8 years | +25.4% | #302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,300 | -57.0% | #2,651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $748 | -35.7% | #2,487 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.4% | #2,690 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tyler County has a population of 8,064, making it the #2,652 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tyler County is $63,693, ranking #1,732 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Tyler County is $121,300 (-57.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $748/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.1%.
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92.1% of residents in Tyler County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Tyler County, West Virginia
Tyler County, West Virginia has a total population of 8,064, making it the 2,652nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tyler County is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tyler County is $63,693, which ranks #1,732 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Tyler County is $121,300, 57.0% below the national median. Renters in Tyler County pay a median gross rent of $748 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tyler County, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.
Tyler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Tyler 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.