Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County is home to 83,407 people. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $57,810.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,407 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $57,810 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.7% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 18.5% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.2% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $158,500 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $822 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.8% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.9 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Athens County, Ohio
- Meigs County, Ohio
- Washington County, Ohio
- Jackson County
- Pleasants County
- Ritchie County
- Wirt County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.