U.S. County · Profile

Wetzel County

13.9KTotal Population
39Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-21.48%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wetzel County has a population of 13,890 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wetzel County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.6%13,418
Two or More Races2.8%389
Hispanic or Latino1.1%153
Some Other Race0.4%56
Black or African American0.1%14
Asian0.1%14
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wetzel County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,715
32.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,174
29.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.0%
47.8% above national average
Median Age
46.0 years

Income & Poverty

$50,715Median Household Income
$27,174Per Capita Income
17.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,715$67,016
Families$69,497$83,801
Married-couple Families$69,497$77,837
Nonfamily Households$28,306$30,570

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wetzel County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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