Wood County, West Virginia Demographics 2026
Wood County, West Virginia has a population of 83,407, the 5th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $57,810 and the median home value is $158,500. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wood County Quick Facts
How Wood 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 | 83,829 | 83,407 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $56,193 | $57,810 | +2.9% |
| Median home value | $153,700 | $158,500 | +3.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Wood County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | 22.5% | $121,600 |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | 10.2% | $154,300 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | 9.3% | $179,800 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | 5.2% | $182,500 |
| Mineralwells | 2,389 | $64,643 | 13.9% | $155,100 |
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | 5.1% | $236,700 |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | 10.6% | $244,500 |
| Washington | 1,139 | $60,365 | 6.9% | $251,000 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | 9.6% | $258,900 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | 24.1% | $271,200 |
| Kanawha | 192 | $60,547 | 12.0% | $262,500 |
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Population Overview
Wood County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 83,407. It is the 5th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
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 $57,810. This is 3% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Wood County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Wood County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.
Education
24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 91.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Wood 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 Wood County, West Virginia?
Wood County has a population of 83,407, making it the 5th most populous county in West Virginia.
What is the median income in Wood County?
The median household income in Wood County is $57,810 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.
How many cities are in Wood County, West Virginia?
Wood County contains 11 Census-designated places.