West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,487 (100%) |
| Population Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,795 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,176 |
| Median Home Value | $148,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,433 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,543 (74.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,061 (14.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 829 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,604 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 4,496 (68.1%) |
The table below compares Taylor County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 36 | 37th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 21 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 25 | 56th |
| Diversity Index | # 40 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
