West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,407 (100%) |
| Population Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,810 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,707 |
| Median Home Value | $158,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 40,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 26,912 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,924 (22.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,447 (11.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 35,836 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 22,212 (62.0%) |
The table below compares Wood 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 | # 5 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 8 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 20 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 16 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 32 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
