West Virginia

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West Virginia Overview

Jun 20, 1863
INCORPORATED
24,230
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
24,038
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
192
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,500
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
4,863
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
240
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
74.6
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
26554
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Charleston
LARGEST CITY
Kanawha County
LARGEST COUNTY
1,792,967
TOTAL POPULATION
894,772
MALE POPULATION
898,195
FEMALE POPULATION
99.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,462
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,678
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,217
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,702
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
785,678
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Virginia Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in West Virginia

The largest zip codes in West Virginia by population are 26554 (41,983), 26003 (40,714), 26508 (38,427), 26505 (38,056), and 25801 (31,056).
41,983 (2.34%)
40,714 (2.27%)
38,427 (2.14%)
38,056 (2.12%)
31,056 (1.73%)
28,751 (1.60%)
28,736 (1.60%)
23,208 (1.29%)
22,950 (1.28%)
22,903 (1.28%)
21,862 (1.22%)
21,142 (1.18%)
20,621 (1.15%)
20,132 (1.12%)
19,662 (1.10%)
19,219 (1.07%)
18,086 (1.01%)
16,510 (0.92%)
16,011 (0.89%)
15,946 (0.89%)
15,659 (0.87%)
15,322 (0.85%)
15,252 (0.85%)
15,212 (0.85%)
15,074 (0.84%)
14,756 (0.82%)
14,739 (0.82%)
14,518 (0.81%)
14,012 (0.78%)
13,436 (0.75%)
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Largest Cities by Population in West Virginia

The largest cities in West Virginia by population are Charleston (48,415), Huntington (46,637), Morgantown (30,220), Parkersburg (29,685), and Wheeling (26,900).
48,415 (2.70%)
46,637 (2.60%)
30,220 (1.69%)
29,685 (1.66%)
26,900 (1.50%)
18,971 (1.06%)
18,678 (1.04%)
18,402 (1.03%)
17,132 (0.96%)
15,977 (0.89%)
13,816 (0.77%)
13,527 (0.75%)
10,753 (0.60%)
10,642 (0.59%)
10,037 (0.56%)
10,034 (0.56%)
9,619 (0.54%)
9,255 (0.52%)
8,157 (0.45%)
8,056 (0.45%)
7,418 (0.41%)
6,935 (0.39%)
6,908 (0.39%)
6,884 (0.38%)
6,584 (0.37%)
6,540 (0.36%)
6,485 (0.36%)
5,833 (0.33%)
5,497 (0.31%)
5,210 (0.29%)
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Largest Counties by Population in West Virginia

The largest counties in West Virginia by population are Kanawha County (179,895), Berkeley County (123,283), Monongalia County (105,988), Cabell County (93,965), and Wood County (84,272).
179,895 (10.03%)
123,283 (6.88%)
105,988 (5.91%)
93,965 (5.24%)
84,272 (4.70%)
74,303 (4.14%)
65,862 (3.67%)
59,530 (3.32%)
58,043 (3.24%)
57,347 (3.20%)
56,194 (3.13%)
42,224 (2.35%)
40,545 (2.26%)
38,933 (2.17%)
34,206 (1.91%)
32,995 (1.84%)
32,350 (1.80%)
30,509 (1.70%)
28,907 (1.61%)
28,005 (1.56%)
27,868 (1.55%)
26,957 (1.50%)
25,488 (1.42%)
24,624 (1.37%)
23,875 (1.33%)
23,466 (1.31%)
23,275 (1.30%)
22,349 (1.25%)
21,705 (1.21%)
21,237 (1.18%)
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Race in West Virginia

The most populous races in West Virginia are White / Caucasian (1,639,342 | 91.4%), Two or more Races (66,905 | 3.7%), and Black / African American (61,227 | 3.4%).
Race in West Virginia
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,6020.8%
Black / African American61,2273.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific6570.0%
Hispanic or Latino32,9101.8%
Native / Alaskan1,7300.1%
White / Caucasian1,639,34291.4%
Two or more Races66,9053.7%
Some other Race9,5040.5%
Total1,792,967100.0%

Ancestry in West Virginia

The most populous ancestries reported in West Virginia are German (265,901 | 14.8%), English (245,674 | 13.7%), Irish (221,230 | 12.3%), American (174,493 | 9.7%), and Italian (77,306 | 4.3%), together accounting for 54.9% of all West Virginia residents.
Ancestry in West Virginia
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3,6700.2%
Alaska Native100.0%
Albanian570.0%
Aleut460.0%
Alsatian420.0%
American174,4939.7%
Apache3510.0%
Arab6,7390.4%
Arapaho140.0%
Argentinean2960.0%
Armenian1140.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac260.0%
Australian2160.0%
Austrian1,6860.1%
Bahamian1130.0%
Basque210.0%
Belgian1,1020.1%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese2,2300.1%
Blackfeet1,2110.1%
Bolivian710.0%
Brazilian5070.0%
British7,9670.4%
British West Indian480.0%
Bulgarian470.0%
Burmese1,8880.1%
Cajun2450.0%
Canadian1,1970.1%
Carpatho Rusyn100.0%
Celtic7520.0%
Central American4,5090.3%
Central American Indian2460.0%
Cherokee5,2010.3%
Chickasaw430.0%
Chilean1920.0%
Chinese270.0%
Chippewa610.0%
Choctaw1910.0%
Colombian4850.0%
Costa Rican3120.0%
Cree190.0%
Creek370.0%
Croatian2,1400.1%
Crow180.0%
Cuban1,2000.1%
Cypriot280.0%
Czech2,7620.2%
Czechoslovakian1,0180.1%
Danish1,2360.1%
Delaware760.0%
Dominican9240.1%
Dutch19,3731.1%
Dutch West Indian440.0%
Eastern European3,5180.2%
Ecuadorian2940.0%
Egyptian7090.0%
English245,67413.7%
Estonian390.0%
Ethiopian2440.0%
European26,5341.5%
Fijian100.0%
Filipino1400.0%
Finnish1,1390.1%
French22,1131.2%
French American Indian370.0%
French Canadian2,2920.1%
German265,90114.8%
German Russian80.0%
Ghanaian1650.0%
Greek4,2460.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1400.0%
Guatemalan1,2700.1%
Guyanese3730.0%
Haitian2640.0%
Honduran7450.0%
Houma50.0%
Hungarian7,6540.4%
Icelander890.0%
Indian (Asian)3,2180.2%
Indonesian2310.0%
Inupiat1950.0%
Iranian7230.0%
Iraqi900.0%
Irish221,23012.3%
Iroquois1250.0%
Israeli690.0%
Italian77,3064.3%
Jamaican1,3400.1%
Japanese420.0%
Jordanian680.0%
Kenyan940.0%
Korean4,9150.3%
Laotian950.0%
Latvian810.0%
Lebanese3,0040.2%
Liberian900.0%
Lithuanian1,2000.1%
Lumbee210.0%
Luxembourger880.0%
Macedonian240.0%
Malaysian580.0%
Maltese140.0%
Menominee20.0%
Mexican11,7600.7%
Mexican American Indian2470.0%
Mongolian100.0%
Moroccan2490.0%
Native Hawaiian7590.0%
Navajo2260.0%
Nicaraguan1380.0%
Nigerian1,0730.1%
Northern European1,8550.1%
Norwegian4,9690.3%
Pakistani6440.0%
Palestinian4410.0%
Panamanian3440.0%
Pennsylvania German5340.0%
Peruvian5530.0%
Pima100.0%
Polish28,4321.6%
Portuguese8880.1%
Potawatomi130.0%
Pueblo430.0%
Puerto Rican5,8990.3%
Romanian9980.1%
Russian4,7240.3%
Salvadoran1,7000.1%
Samoan3250.0%
Scandinavian3,4660.2%
Scotch-Irish30,3381.7%
Scottish35,1122.0%
Seminole980.0%
Serbian9470.1%
Shoshone90.0%
Sioux4230.0%
Slavic9540.1%
Slovak3,8000.2%
Slovene5820.0%
South African2290.0%
South American2,3200.1%
South American Indian150.0%
Spaniard1,4730.1%
Spanish1,8380.1%
Spanish American880.0%
Spanish American Indian170.0%
Sri Lankan1,8640.1%
Subsaharan African6,2330.4%
Sudanese1860.0%
Swedish5,9380.3%
Swiss2,9510.2%
Syrian1,0440.1%
Thai3,9050.2%
Tlingit-Haida10.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1130.0%
Turkish3000.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander180.0%
Ukrainian1,4380.1%
Uruguayan610.0%
Ute80.0%
Venezuelan3450.0%
Vietnamese1310.0%
Welsh14,2150.8%
West Indian1680.0%
Yaqui250.0%
Yugoslavian4780.0%
Zimbabwean990.0%
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Immigrants in West Virginia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Virginia came from Asia (11,641 | 0.6%), Latin America (7,890 | 0.4%), Europe (5,297 | 0.3%), Central America (4,388 | 0.2%), and Eastern Asia (3,302 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.8% of all West Virginia residents.
Immigrants in West Virginia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,6970.2%
Albania210.0%
Argentina1730.0%
Asia11,6410.6%
Australia1480.0%
Austria360.0%
Bahamas1160.0%
Bangladesh1830.0%
Belarus1060.0%
Belgium380.0%
Bolivia400.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Brazil2910.0%
Bulgaria110.0%
Cambodia260.0%
Cameroon1020.0%
Canada1,2330.1%
Caribbean1,5880.1%
Central America4,3880.2%
Chile920.0%
China1,9270.1%
Colombia2350.0%
Congo160.0%
Costa Rica2240.0%
Croatia160.0%
Cuba2290.0%
Czechoslovakia1190.0%
Denmark330.0%
Dominican Republic5040.0%
Eastern Africa6000.0%
Eastern Asia3,3020.2%
Eastern Europe1,0160.1%
Ecuador1780.0%
Egypt5100.0%
El Salvador7370.0%
England6650.0%
Eritrea980.0%
Ethiopia1780.0%
Europe5,2970.3%
France1680.0%
Germany1,5850.1%
Ghana1680.0%
Greece1040.0%
Guatemala7580.0%
Guyana3490.0%
Haiti500.0%
Honduras3810.0%
Hong Kong520.0%
Hungary310.0%
India2,0980.1%
Indonesia910.0%
Iran1960.0%
Iraq770.0%
Ireland280.0%
Israel580.0%
Italy6040.0%
Jamaica4790.0%
Japan6420.0%
Jordan570.0%
Kazakhstan430.0%
Kenya630.0%
Korea7330.0%
Kuwait5710.0%
Laos300.0%
Latin America7,8900.4%
Latvia150.0%
Lebanon1630.0%
Liberia890.0%
Lithuania90.0%
Malaysia450.0%
Mexico2,1430.1%
Middle Africa1180.0%
Moldova400.0%
Morocco800.0%
Nepal1950.0%
Netherlands1330.0%
Nicaragua370.0%
Nigeria7050.0%
Northern Africa7340.0%
Northern Europe1,3480.1%
Oceania1820.0%
Pakistan3260.0%
Panama1080.0%
Peru2940.0%
Philippines1,7980.1%
Poland820.0%
Portugal940.0%
Romania1070.0%
Russia2500.0%
Saudi Arabia3350.0%
Scotland800.0%
Serbia170.0%
Sierra Leone270.0%
Singapore280.0%
Somalia180.0%
South Africa1450.0%
South America1,9140.1%
South Central Asia3,1650.2%
South Eastern Asia3,2540.2%
Southern Europe9280.1%
Spain1260.0%
Sri Lanka1240.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines60.0%
Sudan860.0%
Sweden400.0%
Switzerland190.0%
Syria3680.0%
Taiwan2020.0%
Thailand2070.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1470.0%
Turkey1340.0%
Uganda170.0%
Ukraine420.0%
Uruguay610.0%
Venezuela1990.0%
Vietnam8770.1%
Western Africa1,0390.1%
Western Asia1,8560.1%
Western Europe1,9790.1%
Zimbabwe1880.0%
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Sex and Age in West Virginia

Sex and Age in West Virginia

The most populous age groups in West Virginia are 60 to 64 Years (63,298 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (66,673 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46,207 (5.2%)44,173 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years50,305 (5.6%)48,258 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years54,956 (6.1%)51,172 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years58,457 (6.5%)54,219 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years59,226 (6.6%)54,465 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years56,002 (6.3%)51,035 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years53,100 (5.9%)50,782 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years54,181 (6.1%)49,816 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years55,585 (6.2%)55,535 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years57,044 (6.4%)54,928 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years58,961 (6.6%)57,165 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years60,032 (6.7%)60,948 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years63,298 (7.1%)66,673 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years59,098 (6.6%)62,216 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years46,427 (5.2%)51,984 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years30,785 (3.4%)34,784 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years18,045 (2.0%)23,589 (2.6%)
85 Years and over13,063 (1.5%)26,453 (2.9%)
Total894,772 (100.0%)898,195 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Virginia

Median Family Size in West Virginia

The median family size in West Virginia is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (76,505 | 17.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (34,549 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Virginia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple338,650 (75.3%)3.04
Single Male/Father34,549 (7.7%)2.97
Single Female/Mother76,505 (17.0%)3.17
Total Families449,704 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in West Virginia

The median household size in West Virginia is 2.43 persons per household, with single female/mother households (76,505 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.42 persons per household. non-family households (266,336 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Virginia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple338,650 (47.3%)3.06
Single Male/Father34,549 (4.8%)3.39
Single Female/Mother76,505 (10.7%)3.42
Non-family266,336 (37.2%)1.22
Total Households716,040 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Virginia

Out of a total of 716,040 households in West Virginia, 449,704 (62.8%) are family households, while 266,336 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 225,541, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 223,309.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Virginia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-223,309 (31.2%)
2-Person Households225,541 (31.5%)37,943 (5.3%)
3-Person Households104,635 (14.6%)3,196 (0.4%)
4-Person Households72,737 (10.2%)1,300 (0.2%)
5-Person Households30,438 (4.3%)452 (0.1%)
6-Person Households10,403 (1.5%)92 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5,950 (0.8%)44 (0.0%)
Total449,704 (62.8%)266,336 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in West Virginia

Fertility by Age in West Virginia

Average fertility rate in West Virginia is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Virginia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years763 (4.1%)14.0
20 to 34 years14,787 (78.5%)95.0
35 to 50 years3,294 (17.5%)19.0
Total18,844 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Virginia

60.5% of women with births (18,844) in West Virginia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 84.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Virginia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years120 (15.7%)643 (84.3%)
20 to 34 years8,931 (60.4%)5,856 (39.6%)
35 to 50 years2,355 (71.5%)939 (28.5%)
Total11,401 (60.5%)7,443 (39.5%)

Fertility by Education in West Virginia

Average fertility rate in West Virginia is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 34.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Virginia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,689 (9.0%)29.0
High School Diploma6,581 (34.9%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree5,285 (28.1%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree3,356 (17.8%)56.0
Graduate Degree1,933 (10.3%)56.0
Total18,844 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Virginia

39.5% of women with births in West Virginia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 53.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Virginia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School784 (46.4%)905 (53.6%)
High School Diploma3,113 (47.3%)3,468 (52.7%)
College or Associate's Degree3,018 (57.1%)2,267 (42.9%)
Bachelor's Degree2,732 (81.4%)624 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree1,765 (91.3%)168 (8.7%)
Total11,401 (60.5%)7,443 (39.5%)

Income in West Virginia

Income Overview in West Virginia

Per Capita Income in West Virginia is $31,462, while median incomes of families and households are $71,678 and $55,217 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,792,967$31,462
Median Family Income449,704$71,678
Mean Family Income449,704$91,003
Median Household Income716,040$55,217
Mean Household Income716,040$75,575
Income Deficit449,704$10,702
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,792,96731.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,792,96768.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,792,9670.47

Earnings by Sex in West Virginia

Average Earnings in West Virginia are $35,797, $43,262 for men and $29,470 for women, a difference of 31.9%.
Earnings by Sex in West Virginia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male436,556 (53.0%)$43,262
Female386,730 (47.0%)$29,470
Total823,286 (100.0%)$35,797

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Virginia

The most common earnings brackets in West Virginia are $100,000+ for men (57,850 | 13.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (34,227 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Virginia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21,121 (4.8%)23,963 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99913,351 (3.1%)16,967 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49914,328 (3.3%)17,313 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9999,890 (2.3%)13,674 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49911,912 (2.7%)17,012 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99910,201 (2.3%)14,350 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49911,109 (2.5%)14,955 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9999,136 (2.1%)12,151 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49911,533 (2.6%)16,155 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99914,709 (3.4%)16,447 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99925,563 (5.9%)34,227 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99926,608 (6.1%)27,278 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99923,830 (5.5%)22,353 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99921,153 (4.9%)21,126 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99926,257 (6.0%)19,137 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99917,914 (4.1%)15,308 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99936,105 (8.3%)24,649 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99927,238 (6.2%)17,487 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,748 (10.7%)20,743 (5.4%)
$100,000+57,850 (13.3%)21,435 (5.5%)
Total436,556 (100.0%)386,730 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Virginia

Average earnings in West Virginia are $48,835 for men and $33,922 for women, a difference of 30.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,294, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,457. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,790, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,132.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Virginia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,457$19,132
High School Diploma$44,981$26,113
College or Associate's Degree$48,230$31,121
Bachelor's Degree$60,615$45,492
Graduate Degree$81,294$59,790
Total$48,835$33,922

Family Income in West Virginia

Family Income Brackets in West Virginia

According to the West Virginia family income data, there are 85,444 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13,041 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Virginia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00018,8884.2%
$10,000 to $14,99913,0412.9%
$15,000 to $24,99929,6806.6%
$25,000 to $34,99934,6277.7%
$35,000 to $49,99953,06511.8%
$50,000 to $74,99985,44419.0%
$75,000 to $99,99967,00614.9%
$100,000 to $149,99983,64518.6%
$150,000 to $199,99934,1787.6%
$200,000+29,6806.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Virginia

4-person families (67,791 | 15.1%) account for the highest median family income in West Virginia with $90,661 per family, while 2-person families (241,082 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $31,636 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Virginia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families241,082 (53.6%)$63,273
3-Person Families100,605 (22.4%)$78,348
4-Person Families67,791 (15.1%)$90,661
5-Person Families26,766 (5.9%)$87,990
6-Person Families8,742 (1.9%)$79,692
7+ Person Families4,718 (1.1%)$85,925
Total449,704 (100.0%)$71,678

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Virginia

The median family income in West Virginia is $71,678, with families comprising 3+ earners (32,146) having the highest median family income of $135,104, while families with no earners (107,311) have the lowest median family income of $40,408, accounting for 7.1% and 23.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Virginia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners107,311 (23.9%)$40,408
1 Earner150,993 (33.6%)$57,366
2 Earners159,254 (35.4%)$101,272
3+ Earners32,146 (7.1%)$135,104
Total449,704 (100.0%)$71,678

Household Income in West Virginia

Household Income Brackets in West Virginia

With 125,307 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Virginia, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 34,370 households (4.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Virginia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00046,5436.5%
$10,000 to $14,99943,6786.1%
$15,000 to $24,99975,90010.6%
$25,000 to $34,99970,8889.9%
$35,000 to $49,99992,36912.9%
$50,000 to $74,999125,30717.5%
$75,000 to $99,99987,35712.2%
$100,000 to $149,999100,96214.1%
$150,000 to $199,99939,3825.5%
$200,000+34,3704.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Virginia

The median household income in West Virginia is $55,217, with the highest median household income of $65,724 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 190,224 households (26.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,438, with 28,104 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Virginia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28,104 (3.9%)$30,438
25 to 44 Years190,224 (26.6%)$65,724
45 to 64 Years263,834 (36.8%)$65,200
65+ Years233,878 (32.7%)$43,429
Total716,040 (100.0%)$55,217

Poverty in West Virginia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Virginia

With 15.2% poverty level for males and 18.4% for females among the residents of West Virginia, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,964 males (24.6%) and 21,140 females (30.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,964 (24.6%)11,274 (26.4%)
5 Years1,872 (20.3%)2,378 (27.4%)
6 to 11 Years14,236 (22.8%)13,524 (23.4%)
12 to 14 Years5,929 (19.0%)6,322 (20.9%)
15 Years1,881 (17.3%)1,877 (18.7%)
16 and 17 Years3,487 (15.8%)4,630 (22.0%)
18 to 24 Years17,114 (22.8%)21,140 (30.8%)
25 to 34 Years16,367 (15.9%)22,141 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years14,120 (13.6%)17,890 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years14,097 (12.5%)16,384 (14.7%)
55 to 64 Years16,673 (13.7%)19,570 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,387 (9.0%)12,672 (11.2%)
75 Years and over4,953 (8.3%)10,978 (13.7%)
Total131,080 (15.2%)160,780 (18.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Virginia

According to the poverty statistics in West Virginia, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.7% of males and 88.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33,514 (75.3%)31,504 (73.7%)
5 Years7,355 (79.7%)6,298 (72.6%)
6 to 11 Years48,201 (77.2%)44,230 (76.6%)
12 to 14 Years25,299 (81.0%)23,853 (79.0%)
15 Years8,988 (82.7%)8,181 (81.3%)
16 and 17 Years18,594 (84.2%)16,376 (78.0%)
18 to 24 Years57,934 (77.2%)47,576 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years86,869 (84.2%)78,602 (78.0%)
35 to 44 Years90,112 (86.5%)86,326 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years98,932 (87.5%)95,090 (85.3%)
55 to 64 Years104,992 (86.3%)107,284 (84.6%)
65 to 74 Years94,653 (91.0%)100,220 (88.8%)
75 Years and over54,918 (91.7%)69,122 (86.3%)
Total730,361 (84.8%)714,662 (81.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Virginia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Virginia show that 6.6% or 22,297 of the total 338,650 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 28.7%, comprising of 487 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.9%, which includes 10,782 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Virginia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children208,734 (95.1%)10,782 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children89,167 (92.1%)7,627 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children17,242 (83.5%)3,401 (16.5%)
5 or more Children1,210 (71.3%)487 (28.7%)
Total316,353 (93.4%)22,297 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Virginia

According to the poverty data in West Virginia, 20.6% or 7,135 single-father households and 31.7% or 24,240 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,034 households (43.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 390 households (62.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Virginia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,214 (13.4%)4,961 (16.2%)
1 or 2 Children3,812 (24.7%)14,641 (38.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,034 (43.7%)4,248 (61.5%)
5 or more Children75 (43.3%)390 (62.8%)
Total7,135 (20.6%)24,240 (31.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Virginia

The poverty data for West Virginia shows that 22,297 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 31,375 of the single-parent households (28.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 487 households (28.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 465 household (58.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Virginia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10,782 (4.9%)7,175 (15.2%)
1 or 2 Children7,627 (7.9%)18,453 (34.3%)
3 or 4 Children3,401 (16.5%)5,282 (56.9%)
5 or more Children487 (28.7%)465 (58.6%)
Total22,297 (6.6%)31,375 (28.2%)

Employment Characteristics in West Virginia

Employment by Class of Employer in West Virginia

Among the 723,217 employed individuals in West Virginia, private company employees (470,287 | 65.0%), not-for-profit organizations (60,277 | 8.3%), and state government employees (58,371 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Virginia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees470,28765.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)18,7702.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)28,5394.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations60,2778.3%
Local Government Employees53,8857.4%
State Government Employees58,3718.1%
Federal Government Employees31,9444.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1,1440.2%
Total723,217100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Virginia

According to the labor force statistics for West Virginia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,476,838), 53.2% or 785,678 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 47,926 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 76.1% or 81,455 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.9% or 6,251 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Virginia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33,074 (36.1%)6,251 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Years81,289 (71.5%)7,966 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years81,455 (76.1%)6,353 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years77,600 (74.7%)5,277 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years161,768 (75.2%)8,735 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years165,599 (72.6%)7,618 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years74,645 (61.7%)2,463 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years60,047 (46.2%)1,621 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years42,187 (19.2%)1,223 (2.9%)
75 Years and over8,510 (5.8%)119 (1.4%)
Total785,678 (53.2%)47,926 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Virginia

According to labor force statistics for West Virginia, 68.6% of individuals (620,888) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (905,085) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 32,286 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.6% or 183,832 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 4,648 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Virginia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School36,031 (39.8%)11,678 (12.9%)
High School Diploma215,071 (62.3%)24,165 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree186,260 (73.9%)12,098 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher183,832 (84.6%)4,129 (1.9%)
Total620,888 (68.6%)47,064 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Virginia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Virginia are Community & Social Service (81,032 | 11.0%), Management (60,749 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (58,976 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (48,409 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (37,010 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Virginia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Virginia, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.1%), Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.2%), Health Technologists (74.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management34,171 (56.2%)26,578 (43.8%)
Business & Financial12,882 (44.2%)16,269 (55.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24,559 (75.3%)8,045 (24.7%)
Computers & Mathematics10,828 (76.6%)3,314 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering9,891 (86.1%)1,592 (13.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,840 (55.0%)3,139 (45.0%)
Community & Social Service 26,744 (33.0%)54,288 (67.0%)
Education, Arts & Media5,850 (37.2%)9,867 (62.8%)
Legal Services & Support3,209 (40.0%)4,822 (60.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13,271 (27.4%)35,138 (72.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,414 (49.7%)4,461 (50.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14,054 (23.8%)44,922 (76.2%)
Health Technologists9,342 (25.2%)27,668 (74.8%)
Total (Category)112,410 (42.8%)150,102 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)388,757 (52.8%)347,455 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Virginia are Food Preparation & Serving (41,647 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (31,221 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (27,505 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (17,861 | 2.4%), and Personal Care & Service (16,040 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in West Virginia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Virginia, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.8%), Security & Protection (84.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.0%), Personal Care & Service (73.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,683 (15.0%)26,538 (85.0%)
Security & Protection15,005 (84.0%)2,856 (16.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7,794 (83.3%)1,564 (16.7%)
Law Enforcement7,211 (84.8%)1,292 (15.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving15,704 (37.7%)25,943 (62.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16,716 (60.8%)10,789 (39.2%)
Personal Care & Service4,306 (26.9%)11,734 (73.2%)
Total (Category)56,414 (42.0%)77,860 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)388,757 (52.8%)347,455 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Virginia are Office & Administration (80,971 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (72,372 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Virginia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related35,000 (48.4%)37,372 (51.6%)
Office & Administration20,288 (25.1%)60,683 (74.9%)
Total (Category)55,288 (36.1%)98,055 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)388,757 (52.8%)347,455 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Virginia are Construction & Extraction (45,783 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28,820 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,634 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Virginia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,165 (82.2%)469 (17.8%)
Construction & Extraction44,379 (96.9%)1,404 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair28,066 (97.4%)754 (2.6%)
Total (Category)74,610 (96.6%)2,627 (3.4%)
Total (Overall)388,757 (52.8%)347,455 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Virginia are Production (41,985 | 5.7%), Transportation (33,715 | 4.6%), and Material Moving (33,146 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Virginia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34,516 (82.2%)7,469 (17.8%)
Transportation30,336 (90.0%)3,379 (10.0%)
Material Moving25,183 (76.0%)7,963 (24.0%)
Total (Category)90,035 (82.7%)18,811 (17.3%)
Total (Overall)388,757 (52.8%)347,455 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Virginia

Employment Industries in West Virginia

The major employment industries in West Virginia include Health Care & Social Assistance (130,246 | 17.7%), Retail Trade (91,896 | 12.5%), Educational Services (75,446 | 10.2%), Manufacturing (59,831 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52,106 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in West Virginia

Employment Industries by Sex in West Virginia

The West Virginia industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (95.5%), Construction (90.7%), and Wholesale Trade (84.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), Enterprise Management (68.6%), and Educational Services (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Virginia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,096 (81.3%)940 (18.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction18,169 (95.5%)849 (4.5%)
Construction43,486 (90.7%)4,479 (9.3%)
Manufacturing47,638 (79.6%)12,193 (20.4%)
Wholesale Trade11,442 (84.0%)2,188 (16.1%)
Retail Trade46,691 (50.8%)45,205 (49.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing26,190 (79.9%)6,595 (20.1%)
Utilities10,307 (83.7%)2,013 (16.3%)
Information6,244 (57.0%)4,720 (43.0%)
Finance & Insurance7,931 (35.5%)14,436 (64.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,318 (54.7%)3,569 (45.3%)
Professional & Scientific19,542 (55.5%)15,643 (44.5%)
Enterprise Management137 (31.4%)299 (68.6%)
Administrative & Support15,917 (63.1%)9,290 (36.8%)
Educational Services25,275 (33.5%)50,171 (66.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28,319 (21.7%)101,927 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,633 (56.1%)5,194 (43.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services22,063 (42.3%)30,043 (57.7%)
Public Administration26,491 (52.8%)23,712 (47.2%)
Total388,757 (52.8%)347,455 (47.2%)

Education in West Virginia

School Enrollment in West Virginia

The most common levels of schooling among the 370,643 students in West Virginia are high school (83,291 | 22.5%), middle school (82,023 | 22.1%), and elementary school (76,933 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in West Virginia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool17,0014.6%
Kindergarten17,2184.6%
Elementary School76,93320.8%
Middle School82,02322.1%
High School83,29122.5%
College / Undergraduate75,44920.4%
Graduate / Professional18,7285.1%
Total370,643100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Virginia

Out of a total of 370,643 students who are enrolled in schools in West Virginia, 45,589 (12.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 325,054 (87.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,796 (27.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 56,074 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Virginia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,510 (72.9%)2,796 (27.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old78,542 (87.9%)10,764 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds91,887 (90.6%)9,532 (9.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds56,074 (91.8%)5,022 (8.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds29,319 (86.5%)4,583 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds35,493 (86.1%)5,709 (13.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds14,671 (80.5%)3,564 (19.5%)
35 Years and over11,520 (75.9%)3,657 (24.1%)
Total325,054 (87.7%)45,589 (12.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Virginia

Education (59,669 | 19.2%), business (53,317 | 17.1%), science & technology (42,158 | 13.5%), arts & humanities (22,901 | 7.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (21,581 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 311,538 individuals in West Virginia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Virginia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9,2903.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural21,5816.9%
Physical & Health Sciences10,1643.3%
Psychology16,7175.4%
Social Sciences16,0255.1%
Engineering15,6505.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,2790.7%
Science & Technology42,15813.5%
Business53,31717.1%
Education59,66919.2%
Literature & Languages9,1542.9%
Liberal Arts & History14,0584.5%
Visual & Performing Arts9,0582.9%
Communications9,5173.0%
Arts & Humanities22,9017.3%
Total311,538100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Virginia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Virginia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Virginia are males with 2 vehicles (160,390, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (138,426, making up 47.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Virginia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10,579 (2.8%)8,649 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle70,421 (18.4%)76,207 (22.7%)
2 Vehicles160,390 (42.0%)138,426 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles89,268 (23.4%)71,793 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles34,671 (9.1%)28,526 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles16,523 (4.3%)12,740 (3.8%)
Total381,852 (100.0%)336,341 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Virginia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Virginia are 15 to 19 minutes (106,679 commuters, 15.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (98,717 commuters, 14.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (96,313 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in West Virginia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes25,3483.8%
5 to 9 Minutes73,87611.0%
10 to 14 Minutes96,31314.3%
15 to 19 Minutes106,67915.8%
20 to 24 Minutes98,71714.7%
25 to 29 Minutes41,2036.1%
30 to 34 Minutes78,08011.6%
35 to 39 Minutes18,7062.8%
40 to 44 Minutes21,8973.3%
45 to 59 Minutes48,9727.3%
60 to 89 Minutes39,3345.8%
90 or more Minutes24,4373.6%

Commute Time by Sex in West Virginia

The most common commute times in West Virginia are 15 to 19 minutes (52,440 commuters, 14.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (54,239 commuters, 17.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Virginia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11,938 (3.3%)13,410 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes35,305 (9.7%)38,571 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes47,748 (13.2%)48,565 (15.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes52,440 (14.5%)54,239 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes52,002 (14.3%)46,715 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes21,686 (6.0%)19,517 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes43,026 (11.9%)35,054 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes10,769 (3.0%)7,937 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes12,385 (3.4%)9,512 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes29,742 (8.2%)19,230 (6.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes27,146 (7.5%)12,188 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes18,528 (5.1%)5,909 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Virginia

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Virginia are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (45,886, 12.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (49,009, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Virginia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31,938 (8.8%)11,001 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21,126 (5.8%)8,170 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24,936 (6.9%)12,468 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM41,376 (11.4%)24,197 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM39,594 (10.9%)31,679 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45,886 (12.7%)49,009 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35,063 (9.7%)46,778 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM29,135 (8.0%)35,737 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11,993 (3.3%)17,309 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM15,132 (4.2%)17,112 (5.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7,723 (2.1%)9,175 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM3,538 (1.0%)4,118 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27,246 (7.5%)23,060 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28,029 (7.7%)21,034 (6.8%)
Total362,715 (100.0%)310,847 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Virginia

Occupancy by Ownership in West Virginia

Of the total 716,040 dwellings in West Virginia, owner-occupied units account for 531,027 (74.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 185,013 (25.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Virginia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units531,02774.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units185,01325.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units716,040100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Virginia

Occupancy by Household Size in West Virginia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household223,30931.2%
2-Person Household263,48436.8%
3-Person Household107,83115.1%
4+ Person Household121,41617.0%
Total Housing Units716,040100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Virginia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Virginia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household142,577 (63.8%)80,732 (36.1%)
2-Person Household212,282 (80.6%)51,202 (19.4%)
3-Person Household82,960 (76.9%)24,871 (23.1%)
4+ Person Household93,208 (76.8%)28,208 (23.2%)
Total Housing Units531,027 (74.2%)185,013 (25.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Virginia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Virginia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School48,647 (66.9%)24,090 (33.1%)
High School Diploma193,555 (74.0%)68,052 (26.0%)
College/Associate Degree145,260 (71.5%)57,962 (28.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher143,565 (80.4%)34,909 (19.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Virginia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Virginia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years115,35016.1%
35 to 44 Years102,97814.4%
45 to 54 Years119,75316.7%
55 to 64 Years144,08120.1%
65 to 74 Years137,11319.2%
75 to 84 Years69,9879.8%
85 Years and Over26,7783.7%
Total716,040100.0%

Housing Finances in West Virginia

Median Income by Occupancy in West Virginia

Median Income by Occupancy in West Virginia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied531,027 (74.2%)$65,608
Renter-Occupied185,013 (25.8%)$30,531
Average716,040 (100.0%)$55,217

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Virginia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Virginia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012,633 (2.4%)15,542 (8.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9998,476 (1.6%)9,552 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99920,147 (3.8%)23,217 (12.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99920,653 (3.9%)16,071 (8.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99924,037 (4.5%)15,186 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99947,908 (9.0%)22,726 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99966,212 (12.5%)26,206 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99998,653 (18.6%)26,610 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99973,167 (13.8%)13,893 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99989,609 (16.9%)11,677 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more69,532 (13.1%)4,333 (2.3%)
Total531,027 (100.0%)185,013 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Virginia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Virginia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30089,386 (16.8%)9,802 (5.3%)
$300 to $499129,866 (24.5%)15,204 (8.2%)
$500 to $79995,683 (18.0%)47,133 (25.5%)
$800 to $99951,428 (9.7%)37,803 (20.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49991,677 (17.3%)36,939 (20.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99941,481 (7.8%)6,988 (3.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49916,968 (3.2%)1,599 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,567 (1.4%)600 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more6,971 (1.3%)435 (0.2%)
Total531,027 (100.0%)185,013 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Virginia

Housing Structures in West Virginia

Housing Structures in West Virginia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached517,35672.3%
Single Unit, Attached18,7732.6%
2 Unit Apartments12,6001.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19,5222.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21,1773.0%
10 or more Apartments33,1414.6%
Mobile Home / Other93,47113.1%
Total716,040100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Virginia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Virginia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached445,461 (86.1%)71,895 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached11,100 (59.1%)7,673 (40.9%)
2 Unit Apartments1,257 (10.0%)11,343 (90.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,008 (5.2%)18,514 (94.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments929 (4.4%)20,248 (95.6%)
10 or more Apartments1,145 (3.5%)31,996 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other70,127 (75.0%)23,344 (25.0%)
Total531,027 (74.2%)185,013 (25.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Virginia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Virginia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,402 (0.3%)7,299 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,823 (1.7%)32,840 (17.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms143,693 (27.1%)86,694 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms215,249 (40.5%)43,059 (23.3%)
8 or more Rooms161,860 (30.5%)15,121 (8.2%)
Total531,027 (100.0%)185,013 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Virginia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Virginia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas229,392 (43.2%)63,254 (34.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas32,074 (6.0%)4,875 (2.6%)
Electricity218,485 (41.1%)106,080 (57.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene13,892 (2.6%)3,260 (1.8%)
Coal or Coke2,215 (0.4%)451 (0.2%)
All other Fuels33,691 (6.3%)5,854 (3.2%)
No Fuel Used1,278 (0.2%)1,239 (0.7%)
Total531,027 (100.0%)185,013 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Virginia

Household Vehicle Usage in West Virginia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle21,875 (4.1%)37,027 (20.0%)
1 Vehicle152,866 (28.8%)91,083 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles219,365 (41.3%)43,924 (23.7%)
3 or more Vehicles136,921 (25.8%)12,979 (7.0%)
Total531,027 (100.0%)185,013 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Virginia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Virginia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units282,987248,040
Median Property Value$114,400$174,400
Median Household Income$50,263$46,987
Monthly Housing Costs$371$6,729
Real Estate Taxes$647$7,359

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Virginia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Virginia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00062,204 (22.0%)13,989 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99963,533 (22.5%)40,660 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999127,534 (45.1%)146,227 (59.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99921,398 (7.6%)36,639 (14.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,555 (2.0%)7,558 (3.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,054 (0.4%)1,666 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more1,709 (0.6%)1,301 (0.5%)
Total282,987 (100.0%)248,040 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Virginia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Virginia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015,671 (5.5%)5,776 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99949,959 (17.6%)5,438 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99933,408 (11.8%)14,878 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99941,734 (14.7%)14,500 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99954,108 (19.1%)24,478 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99932,326 (11.4%)44,545 (18.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99933,236 (11.7%)40,841 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more22,545 (8.0%)56,373 (22.7%)
Total282,987 (100.0%)248,040 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Virginia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Virginia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x130,723 (46.2%)86,352 (34.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x45,722 (16.2%)121,208 (48.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x29,069 (10.3%)56,973 (23.0%)
4.0x or more73,572 (26.0%)25,663 (10.3%)
Total282,987 (100.0%)248,040 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Virginia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Virginia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800151,638 (53.6%)1,329 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49966,453 (23.5%)92,368 (37.2%)
$800 to $1,49934,424 (12.2%)86,159 (34.7%)
Total282,987 (100.0%)248,040 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Virginia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years105,756 (97.3%)2,923 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years266,703 (96.6%)9,320 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years137,429 (88.8%)17,406 (11.2%)
26 to 34 Years158,641 (86.9%)23,974 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years187,370 (90.2%)20,424 (9.8%)
45 to 54 Years203,319 (90.7%)20,909 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years232,008 (93.4%)16,437 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years215,957 (99.6%)975 (0.4%)
75 Years and older139,843 (99.9%)128 (0.1%)
Total1,647,026 (93.6%)112,496 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Virginia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born105,756 (97.3%)2,923 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen266,703 (96.6%)9,320 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen137,429 (88.8%)17,406 (11.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Virginia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000270,007 (92.3%)22,645 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999318,721 (92.3%)26,429 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999286,242 (92.0%)24,706 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999228,612 (94.2%)14,091 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over524,021 (95.7%)23,402 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Virginia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Virginia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 658,031 (53.4%)54,271 (49.9%)
6 to 18 Years126,329 (45.8%)157,632 (57.1%)
19 to 25 Years38,366 (24.8%)105,231 (68.0%)
25 to 34 Years55,841 (30.6%)109,211 (59.8%)
35 to 44 Years60,715 (29.2%)136,960 (65.9%)
45 to 54 Years61,531 (27.4%)154,294 (68.8%)
55 to 64 Years86,348 (34.8%)168,978 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years210,612 (97.1%)133,246 (61.4%)
75 Years and over139,117 (99.4%)91,443 (65.3%)
Total836,890 (47.6%)1,111,266 (63.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Virginia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years266 (0.6%)281 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years11,257 (8.1%)7,861 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years19,022 (10.3%)17,030 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years69,367 (20.5%)68,097 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years36,242 (34.8%)33,702 (29.8%)
75 Years and over30,923 (51.6%)41,888 (52.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Virginia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Virginia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years256 (0.5%)176 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years697 (0.5%)777 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,172 (1.7%)2,028 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years20,541 (6.1%)11,693 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years18,693 (18.0%)9,225 (8.2%)
75 Years and over19,236 (32.1%)18,371 (22.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Virginia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (0.2%)167 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,338 (1.0%)1,651 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,201 (1.7%)3,887 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years13,418 (4.0%)13,836 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,041 (5.8%)6,874 (6.1%)
75 Years and over6,415 (10.7%)9,517 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Virginia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9,238 (6.7%)5,591 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years12,196 (6.6%)9,979 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years26,696 (7.9%)26,020 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,915 (7.6%)7,076 (6.3%)
75 Years and over7,689 (12.8%)12,514 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Virginia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,089 (0.8%)1,122 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,022 (1.6%)3,965 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years38,866 (11.5%)41,393 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years20,192 (19.4%)23,915 (21.2%)
75 Years and over18,331 (30.6%)28,900 (36.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Virginia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,319 (1.7%)1,346 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,641 (1.4%)2,037 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years12,588 (3.7%)13,161 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,331 (5.1%)6,771 (6.0%)
75 Years and over6,440 (10.8%)11,923 (14.9%)

Technology Access in West Virginia

Computing Device Access in West Virginia

Computing Device Access in West Virginia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop494,26269.0%
Smartphone567,68779.3%
Tablet401,90256.1%
No Computing Device80,28911.2%
Total716,040100.0%

Internet Access in West Virginia

Internet Access in West Virginia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,3330.3%
Broadband Home481,04267.2%
Cellular Data Only76,24910.6%
Satellite Internet47,7616.7%
No Internet121,67417.0%
Total716,040100.0%

West Virginia Summary

West Virginia is a state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, and Pennsylvania and Maryland to the northeast. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area and ranks 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.

History

West Virginia was originally part of the British colony of Virginia. In 1776, the western counties of Virginia declared their independence from Britain and formed the state of West Virginia. The state was admitted to the Union in 1863 as a result of the American Civil War.
West Virginia was a major battleground during the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the state, and the Battle of Antietam was fought nearby. West Virginia was also the site of the Battle of Droop Mountain, the last major battle of the war.

Geography

West Virginia is located in the Appalachian region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, and Pennsylvania and Maryland to the northeast.
The state is divided into two distinct regions: the Allegheny Plateau in the west and the Appalachian Mountains in the east. The Allegheny Plateau is a plateau that is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The Appalachian Mountains are a range of mountains that run through the eastern part of the state.
The highest point in the state is Spruce Knob, which is located in the Allegheny Plateau. The lowest point is Harpers Ferry, which is located in the Appalachian Mountains.

Economy

West Virginia has a diverse economy that is largely based on the extraction and processing of natural resources. The state is a major producer of coal, natural gas, and timber. It is also a major producer of chemicals, steel, and aluminum.
West Virginia is also home to a number of large companies, including Mylan Pharmaceuticals, FirstEnergy, and Frontier Communications. Tourism is also an important part of the state’s economy, with visitors coming to enjoy the state’s natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, West Virginia had a population of 1,852,994. The state is predominantly white, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white. African Americans make up 6.5% of the population, while Hispanics and Latinos make up 2.2%.
The median household income in West Virginia is $43,385, and the median home value is $117,400. The state has a poverty rate of 17.2%, which is higher than the national average.
West Virginia is a rural state, with only 17.3% of the population living in urban areas. The largest cities in the state are Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Morgantown, and Wheeling.

Common Questions

When was West Virginia Incorporated?
West Virginia was Incorporated into the Union on Jun 20, 1863.
What is the Total Area of West Virginia?
Total Area of West Virginia is 24,230 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of West Virginia?
Total Land Area of West Virginia is 24,038 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of West Virginia?
Total Water Area of West Virginia is 192 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in West Virginia?
Average Elevation in West Virginia is 1,500 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in West Virginia?
Highest Elevation in West Virginia is 4,863 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in West Virginia?
Lowest Elevation in West Virginia is 240 Feet.
What is the Population Density in West Virginia?
Population Density in West Virginia is 74.6 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of West Virginia?
Total Population of West Virginia is 1,792,967.
What is the Total Male Population of West Virginia?
Total Male Population of West Virginia is 894,772.
What is the Total Female Population of West Virginia?
Total Female Population of West Virginia is 898,195.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Virginia?
There are 99.62 Males per 100 Females in West Virginia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Virginia?
There are 100.38 Females per 100 Males in West Virginia.
What is the Median Population Age in West Virginia?
Median Population Age in West Virginia is 42.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Virginia
Average Family Size in West Virginia is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Virginia
Average Household Size in West Virginia is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Virginia?
Per Capita income in West Virginia is $31,462.
What is the Median Family Income in West Virginia?
Median Family Income in West Virginia is $71,678.
What is the Median Household income in West Virginia?
Median Household Income in West Virginia is $55,217.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Virginia?
Income or Wage Gap in West Virginia is 31.9%.
Women in West Virginia earn 68.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Virginia?
Family Income Deficit in West Virginia is $10,702.
Families that are below poverty line in West Virginia earn $10,702 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Virginia?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Virginia is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Virginia?
There are 785,678 People in the Labor Forcein in West Virginia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Virginia?
53.2% of People are in the Labor Force in West Virginia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Virginia?
Unemployment Rate in West Virginia is 6.1%.