Pendleton County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,836, reflecting a -0.92% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pendleton County is the 53rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,676 and has grown -23.97% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.7 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 49.5 years
There are 4,907 adults, (1,802 of whom are seniors) in Pendleton County.
Female: 2,915 (48.2%)
Male: 3,128 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Pendleton County includes 94.44% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,707 | 94.44% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 3.26% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.15% |
Pendleton County 's average per capita income is $40,922. Household income levels show a median of $64,931. The poverty rate stands at 16.55%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,250 | - |
| Families | $68,750 | $78,361 |
| Households | $64,931 | $73,865 |
| Non Families | $43,242 | $63,758 |
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