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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wyoming County

West Virginia · 25,708 residents · 499.47 sq mi
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Wyoming County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,932. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,708
−11%since 1990
from 28,990 in 1990
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+19%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,932
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,248 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,220
+72%since 1990
from $8,268 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
16.7% rent
1.6
−20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(28,653)
Black0.9%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(112)
Asian0%(10)
Diversity Score3.8%(1,106)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(25,221)
Black0.6%(161)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(135)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score3.1%(788)
3
−20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.3%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+9%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyoming County, West Virginia?

Wyoming County, West Virginia has about 25,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wyoming County, West Virginia earns about $23,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyoming County, West Virginia expensive?

In Wyoming County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $38,600, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Wyoming County, West Virginia?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wyoming County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.1% of people in Wyoming County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyoming County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyoming County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,282 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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