Tyler County, West Virginia

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,181

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    Tyler County is a small rural county in West Virginia with a population of 8,181. The median household income is $58,293, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.7%, median home value is $112,100, and 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    8,181

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2642 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $58,293

    Household

    Rank #2085 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $112,100

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2707 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    15.7%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2644 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    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.

    0.4%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    1.0%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    6.4%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    West Virginia
    $54,746
    Tyler County
    $58,293

    6% above West Virginia avg·10% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    West Virginia
    17.5%
    Tyler County
    17.7%

    1% below West Virginia avg·18% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    West Virginia
    49.4%
    Tyler County
    45.3%

    8% below West Virginia avg·21% 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 →

    $31,842

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    17.7%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    45.3%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    West Virginia
    $141,022
    Tyler County
    $112,100

    21% below West Virginia avg·46% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    West Virginia
    $760
    Tyler County
    $707

    7% below West Virginia avg·24% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    West Virginia
    78.0%
    Tyler County
    86.7%

    11% above West Virginia avg·19% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    West Virginia
    18.3%
    Tyler County
    13.3%

    27% above West Virginia avg·44% above national avg

    Housing Units

    4,144

    Households

    3,151

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.6

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $989

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    83.8%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    32 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    West Virginia
    18.7%
    Tyler County
    15.7%

    16% below West Virginia avg·35% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    West Virginia
    87.1%
    Tyler County
    91.6%

    5% above West Virginia avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    18.6%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    8.6%

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