West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,078 (100%) |
| Population Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,836 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,337 |
| Median Home Value | $107,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,297 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,083 (69.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (14.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,184 (16.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,113 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 3,780 (61.8%) |
The table below compares Wetzel 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 | # 39 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 34 | 41st |
| Median Household Income | # 25 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 35 | 39th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
