Wyoming County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wyoming County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 20,948. It is the 30th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wyoming County is 45.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wyoming County is $48,038. This is 17% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $78,400. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Wyoming County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wyoming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.0%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 78.0%.