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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Brooke County

West Virginia · 25,447 residents · 89.196 sq mi
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Brooke County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,981. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,700. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,447
−6%since 1990
from 26,992 in 1990
1990 – 2025
285 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 303 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+10%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K23K24K26K28K1990201020202024Brooke County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,981
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,131
+47%since 1990
from $11,656 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
23.3% rent
2.0
+18%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(26,620)
Black1%(270)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(57)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score3.9%(1,058)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(24,841)
Black0.8%(215)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(99)
Asian0.3%(87)
Diversity Score3.9%(999)
4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooke County, West Virginia?

Brooke County, West Virginia has about 25,447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brooke County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Brooke County, West Virginia earns about $32,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooke County, West Virginia expensive?

In Brooke County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Brooke County, West Virginia?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brooke County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooke County, West Virginia?

About 11.7% of people in Brooke County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooke County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooke County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,545 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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