West Virginia
StatePopulation: 1,770,071 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for West Virginia from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — West Virginia
- What is the median household income in West Virginia?
- The median household income in West Virginia is $57,917 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Virginia?
- The poverty rate in West Virginia is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Virginia?
- $155,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Virginia?
- The median gross rent in West Virginia is $850 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Virginia residents have a college degree?
- 23.3% of adults in West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,784,462
Median Income
$57,917
Median Home Value
$155,600
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,206 (+24%)
Home Value:
+$36,000 (+30.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-6.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.7 pp (+13.1%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-12.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,784,462
Median Age
42.0
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.2%
Black 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$57,917
±$607
Per Capita Income
$83,351
Median Family Income
$74,981
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Child Poverty Rate
19.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.2%
$10–15k
5.8%
$15–25k
9.9%
$25–35k
9.2%
$35–50k
12.9%
$50–75k
17.3%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
14.6%
$150–200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
859,653
Owner-Occupied
74.3%
Renter-Occupied
25.7%
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Median Home Value
$155,600
Median Gross Rent
$850
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.9%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.7%
5-Year
+45.4%
HPI (2025 Q4)
359.6
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.8%
$50–100k
17.8%
$100–200k
16.7%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.2%
$500–1k
51.6%
$1–1.5k
26.0%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.2%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3+
20.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
13.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.4%
1940–1969
6.9%
1970–1999
15.5%
2000–2009
11.2%
2010+
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.3%
Graduate Degree
9.4%
Some College / Associate
17.6%
Less Than High School
3.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Work from Home
8.0%
Self-Employed
4.1%
Government Workers
19.9%
Private For-Profit
75.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.9%
Retail
12.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Public Admin
7.0%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation
6.2%
Finance
4.4%
Agriculture
3.1%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
Management
36.4%
Sales
20.3%
Food Prep
17.9%
Production
14.6%
Construction
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
79.0%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
8.0%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
721,448
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
12.5%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 20.1%
Working age (18–64): 79.9%
65 and over: 20.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.7%
Naturalized Citizen
54.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
37.8%
Latin America
29.1%
Europe
20.4%
Africa
7.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
19.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.8%
Uninsured
6.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.4%
Has a Computer
90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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