Brooke County's 2026 population is estimated at 20,979, reflecting a -0.72% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Brooke County is the 28th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,973 and has grown -12.49% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 45 years
There are 18,064 adults, (5,493 of whom are seniors) in Brooke County.
Female: 11,013 (50.5%)
Male: 10,792 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Brooke County includes 92.8% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,236 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,053 | 4.83% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Brooke County 's average per capita income is $44,955. Household income levels show a median of $54,316. The poverty rate stands at 13.08%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,682 | - |
| Families | $79,021 | $95,781 |
| Households | $54,316 | $74,922 |
| Non Families | $37,724 | $46,399 |
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