2023 ACS Census Data · Population 22,053
Brooke County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 22,053. The median household income is $52,116, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.1%, median home value is $127,700, and 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
22,053
2023 estimate
Rank #1768 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,116
Household
Rank #2551 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$127,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2383 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1563 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below West Virginia avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
31% above West Virginia avg·19% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above West Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,157
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% below West Virginia avg·39% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% below West Virginia avg·35% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below West Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below West Virginia avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
10,700
Households
9,437
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,099
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
17% above West Virginia avg·9% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above West Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.5%
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