Wyoming County, West Virginia
Located in West Virginia, Wyoming County has a population of 20,629 residents and a median age of 45.5 years, making it the #1,844 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.6%. The median home value is $82,900, and the median household income is $48,440, which is 36% below the national median.
Demographics
Wyoming County has a population of 20,629, making it the #1,844 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Wyoming County is $48,440, ranking #2,860 out of 3,222 counties — 35.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.6% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Wyoming County is $82,900 (-70.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $650/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Wyoming County, 13.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 61.3% below the national average, ranking #3,019 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Wyoming County is 68.7 years. 30.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
28.0% of adults in Wyoming County smoke , 46.0% are obese , and 15.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 119.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Wyoming County is 8.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.7 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
25.9% of children in Wyoming County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 35.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Wyoming County is 51.9%. The mean commute time is 34.7 min, which is 25.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Wyoming County voted Republican with a margin of 73.0%. The vote was 13% Dem / 86% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Wyoming County, West Virginia
Wyoming County, West Virginia has a total population of 20,629, making it the 1,844th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wyoming County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wyoming County is $48,440, which ranks #2,860 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Wyoming County is $82,900, 70.6% below the national median. Renters in Wyoming County pay a median gross rent of $650 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wyoming County, 13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.7 min.
Wyoming County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Wyoming 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.