Randolph County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Randolph County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 27,782. It is the 20th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 44.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $55,057. This is 5% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $137,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Randolph County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.