Brooke County's estimated 2026 population is 20,979 with a growth rate of -0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brooke County is the 28th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,973 and has seen a growth of -12.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Brooke County includes 93.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.61%)
Two or more races (4.24%)
Black or African American (1.43%)
Asian (0.56%)
Other race (0.09%)
Native American (0.06%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,643 | 93.61% |
| Two or more races | 935 | 4.24% |
| Black or African American | 316 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Brooke County's average per capita income is $41,963. Household income levels show a median of $52,116. The poverty rate stands at 12.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,990 | - |
| Families | $77,257 | $91,220 |
| Households | $52,116 | $71,104 |
| Non Families | $34,853 | $42,566 |
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