West Virginia

West Virginia is home to 1.78 million people. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The median household income is $59,608.

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MeasureValueYearSource
Population1,778,3732024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median household income$59,6082024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Below poverty line16.7%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Children in poverty21.5%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
No health insurance6.0%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Bachelor's degree or higher24.1%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median home value$162,6002024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median gross rent$8722024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Renters paying 30%+ of income48.9%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Foreign-born1.8%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median age42.7 years2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Counties in West Virginia