Pendleton County's estimated 2026 population is 5,836 with a growth rate of -0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pendleton County is the 53rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,676 and has seen a growth of -23.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pendleton County includes 94.88% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (94.88%)
Two or more races (2.55%)
Black or African American (2.14%)
Native American (0.23%)
Asian (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,798 | 94.88% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 2.55% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pendleton County's average per capita income is $39,077. Household income levels show a median of $61,738. The poverty rate stands at 16.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,036 | - |
| Families | $65,994 | $76,553 |
| Households | $61,738 | $67,231 |
| Non Families | $29,922 | $43,819 |
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