2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,543
Taylor County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 16,543. The median household income is $56,807, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.7%, median home value is $144,000, and 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% below the national average.
Population
16,543
2023 estimate
Rank #2069 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,807
Household
Rank #2206 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$144,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2114 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2377 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.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% above West Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above West Virginia avg·7% 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 →
$31,241
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
2% above West Virginia avg·31% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below West Virginia avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above West Virginia avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above West Virginia avg·36% above national avg
Housing Units
7,440
Households
6,632
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,110
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% below West Virginia avg·28% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below West Virginia avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.8%
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