U.S. County · Profile

Wood County

83.1KTotal Population
226Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-5.57%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wood County has a population of 83,052 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.3%79,149
Two or More Races2.5%2,076
Hispanic or Latino1.4%1,163
Black or African American1.2%997
Asian0.6%498
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%166
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%83
Some Other Race0.1%83

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$54,350
27.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,932
16.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.8%
28.7% above national average
Median Age
43.8 years

Income & Poverty

$54,350Median Household Income
$31,932Per Capita Income
14.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,350$73,395
Families$72,942$90,810
Married-couple Families$72,942$81,695
Nonfamily Households$30,160$32,573

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 Wood 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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