Wood County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,407 | — | #702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,810 | -23.1% | #2,272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,500 | -43.8% | #2,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $822 | -29.3% | #1,948 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | +17.0% | #1,906 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wood County has a population of 83,407, making it the #702 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wood County is $57,810, ranking #2,272 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Wood County is $158,500 (-43.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $822/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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93.8% of residents in Wood County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County, West Virginia has a total population of 83,407, making it the 702nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wood County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wood County is $57,810, which ranks #2,272 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Wood County is $158,500, 43.8% below the national median. Renters in Wood County pay a median gross rent of $822 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wood County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.
Wood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Wood 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.