Wetzel County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,354, reflecting a -1.52% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wetzel County is the 38th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,537 and has grown -19.25% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 11,090 adults, (3,219 of whom are seniors) in Wetzel County.
Female: 7,063 (50.2%)
Male: 7,015 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Wetzel County includes 94.67% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,327 | 94.67% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
Wetzel County 's average per capita income is $44,732. Household income levels show a median of $56,836. The poverty rate stands at 16%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,060 | - |
| Families | $74,882 | $88,902 |
| Households | $56,836 | $73,103 |
| Non Families | $30,321 | $44,709 |
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