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Wetzel County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Wetzel County's estimated 2025 population is 13,682 with a growth rate of -0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wetzel County is the 38th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,537 and has seen a growth of -17.26% since that time.

13,682
Total Population
38
Population Density (mi²)
38
Population Rank (State)
-104 -0.75%
Annual Population Growth

Wetzel County Population

Wetzel County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wetzel County includes 95.5% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,59395.5%
Two or more races4973.49%
Black or African American660.46%
Other race590.41%
Asian180.13%

Wetzel County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wetzel County's average per capita income is $40,660. Household income levels show a median of $53,341. The poverty rate stands at 16.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$78,141-
Families$69,080$82,960
Households$53,341$68,584
Non Families$29,361$43,573

$40,660

Average Income

$53,341

Median Household Income

16.63%

Poverty Rate