2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,372
Ritchie County is a small rural county in West Virginia with a population of 8,372. The median household income is $50,256, 23% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.7%, median home value is $107,800, and 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% below the national average.
Population
8,372
2023 estimate
Rank #2622 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$50,256
Household
Rank #2671 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$107,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2796 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2990 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.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below West Virginia avg·23% below national avg
Poverty Rate
24% below West Virginia avg·45% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below West Virginia avg·25% 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 →
$26,336
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% below West Virginia avg·48% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below West Virginia avg·37% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above West Virginia avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
34% above West Virginia avg·49% above national avg
Housing Units
4,187
Households
3,327
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$952
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
31% below West Virginia avg·47% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below West Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
22.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.0%
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