Taylor County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 16,543. It is the 35th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor 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 Taylor County is $56,807. This is 2% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $144,000. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Taylor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 86.3%.