Tyler County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tyler County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 8,181. It is the 46th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tyler County is 48.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tyler County is $58,293. This is about average than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $112,100. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Tyler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tyler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 91.6%.