Wetzel County, West Virginia
Wetzel County is home to 14,078 people. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $56,836.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,078 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $56,836 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.0% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.0% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.7% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $107,900 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $688 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 37.2% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.3 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Monroe County, Ohio
- Greene County, Pennsylvania
- Doddridge County
- Harrison County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- Monongalia County
- Tyler County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.