Wood County's estimated 2026 population is 82,377 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wood County is the 5th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 86,976 and has seen a growth of -5.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wood County includes 94.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.82%)
Two or more races (3.12%)
Black or African American (1.16%)
Asian (0.44%)
Other race (0.22%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,490 | 94.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,619 | 3.12% |
| Black or African American | 975 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 373 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 181 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wood County's average per capita income is $42,099. Household income levels show a median of $56,193. The poverty rate stands at 14.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,456 | $108,445 |
| Families | $75,176 | $94,409 |
| Households | $56,193 | $76,135 |
| Non Families | $31,465 | $44,575 |
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