2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,181
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.
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
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%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% above West Virginia avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
1% below West Virginia avg·18% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
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%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% below West Virginia avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% below West Virginia avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above West Virginia avg·19% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
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
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% below West Virginia avg·35% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
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%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.