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Wood County

West Virginia · 84,296 residents · 366.5 sq mi
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Wood County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,711. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,296
−4%since 2000
from 87,986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 240 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
83K84K86K87K88K1990201020202024Wood County
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,711
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,285 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,983
+55%since 2000
from $18,073 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(85,247)
Black1%(858)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(514)
Asian0.5%(448)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(4,533)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(77,718)
Black1.2%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,174)
Asian0.7%(564)
Other1.9%(1,643)
Diversity Score12.9%(10,898)
Segregation Score29.8%(25,147)
Diversity Score
13
+151%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood County, West Virginia?

Wood County, West Virginia has about 84,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood County, West Virginia earns about $48,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood County, West Virginia expensive?

In Wood County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $126,300, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Wood County, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wood County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.5% of people in Wood County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,619 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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