Randolph County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Randolph County, West Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Randolph County, West Virginia has a population of 27,576, the 21st most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $52,757 and the median home value is $144,800. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Randolph County Quick Facts

Population 27,576

Median Household Income $52,757

Median Home Value $144,800

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment Rate 7.4%

Median Age 44.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%

High School Graduation 88.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 27,576 21st of 55

Median Income $52,757 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment 7.4%

How Randolph County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,782	27,576	-0.7%
Median household income	$55,057	$52,757	-4.2%
Median home value	$137,800	$144,800	+5.1%

Median Household Income

Randolph

$52,757

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Randolph

$144,800

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.2%

$25K-$50K 23.4%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 24.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

6.5%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

3.8%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

51.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.0%

Renter 25.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $821/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.4%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

27.2%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Randolph County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Elkins	6,811	$44,217	17.3%	$152,700
Valley Bend	661	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Mill Creek	659	$47,852	8.3%	$95,000
Beverly	629	$30,000	39.4%	$118,200
Valley Head	462	$83,125	0.0%	N/A
Montrose	295	$98,250	1.7%	$190,300
East Dailey	292	$107,688	7.5%	N/A
Womelsdorf (Coalton)	280	$68,125	1.1%	$98,300
Huttonsville	225	$36,125	60.4%	N/A
Norton	196	N/A	8.2%	$93,700
Harman	119	N/A	31.9%	$150,000
Dailey	23	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Randolph County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 27,576. It is the 21st most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 44.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $52,757. This is 11% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $144,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Randolph County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% 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 3.1%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Randolph County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Randolph County, West Virginia?

Randolph County has a population of 27,576, making it the 21st most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Randolph County?

The median household income in Randolph County is $52,757 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.

How many cities are in Randolph County, West Virginia?

Randolph County contains 12 Census-designated places.