Wetzel County's estimated 2026 population is 13,354 with a growth rate of -1.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wetzel County is the 38th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,537 and has seen a growth of -19.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wetzel County includes 95.5% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (95.5%)
Two or more races (3.49%)
Black or African American (0.46%)
Other race (0.41%)
Asian (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,593 | 95.5% |
| Two or more races | 497 | 3.49% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wetzel County's average per capita income is $40,660. Household income levels show a median of $53,341. The poverty rate stands at 16.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,141 | - |
| Families | $69,080 | $82,960 |
| Households | $53,341 | $68,584 |
| Non Families | $29,361 | $43,573 |
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