Wood County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wood County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 83,829. It is the 5th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wood County is 43.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wood County is $56,193. This is 3% 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 14.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $153,700. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Wood County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Wood County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 90.5%.