2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,233
Wetzel County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 14,233. The median household income is $53,341, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.6%, median home value is $102,800, and 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% below the national average.
Population
14,233
2023 estimate
Rank #2205 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,341
Household
Rank #2470 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$102,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2893 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2937 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.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below West Virginia avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
5% above West Virginia avg·11% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below West Virginia avg·19% 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 →
$28,398
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% below West Virginia avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below West Virginia avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above West Virginia avg·13% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% above West Virginia avg·38% above national avg
Housing Units
7,302
Households
5,925
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 →
$1,024
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
28% below West Virginia avg·44% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.1%
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