Wetzel County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,078 | — | #2,218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,836 | -24.4% | #2,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,900 | -61.7% | #2,880 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $688 | -40.8% | #2,798 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +27.0% | #2,123 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wetzel County has a population of 14,078, making it the #2,218 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wetzel County is $56,836, ranking #2,344 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Wetzel County is $107,900 (-61.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $688/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.2%.
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96.3% of residents in Wetzel County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Wetzel County, West Virginia
Wetzel County, West Virginia has a total population of 14,078, making it the 2,218th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wetzel County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wetzel County is $56,836, which ranks #2,344 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Wetzel County is $107,900, 61.7% below the national median. Renters in Wetzel County pay a median gross rent of $688 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wetzel County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Wetzel County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Wetzel 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.