Pendleton County, West Virginia Population 2022
Pendleton County, West Virginia's estimated population is 6,924 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pendleton County, West Virginia is the 54th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 7,675 and has seen a growth of -9.79% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 2,452 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 3,962 | 1,510 | 61.58% |
| 1810 | 4,239 | 277 | 6.99% |
| 1820 | 4,846 | 607 | 14.32% |
| 1830 | 6,271 | 1,425 | 29.41% |
| 1840 | 6,940 | 669 | 10.67% |
| 1850 | 5,795 | -1,145 | -16.50% |
| 1860 | 6,164 | 369 | 6.37% |
| 1870 | 6,455 | 291 | 4.72% |
| 1880 | 8,022 | 1,567 | 24.28% |
| 1890 | 8,711 | 689 | 8.59% |
| 1900 | 9,167 | 456 | 5.23% |
| 1910 | 9,349 | 182 | 1.99% |
| 1920 | 9,652 | 303 | 3.24% |
| 1930 | 9,660 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 1940 | 10,884 | 1,224 | 12.67% |
| 1950 | 9,313 | -1,571 | -14.43% |
| 1960 | 8,093 | -1,220 | -13.10% |
| 1970 | 7,031 | -1,062 | -13.12% |
| 1980 | 7,910 | 879 | 12.50% |
| 1990 | 8,054 | 144 | 1.82% |
| 2010 | 7,675 | -379 | -4.71% |
| 2011 | 7,537 | -138 | -1.80% |
| 2012 | 7,470 | -67 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 7,375 | -95 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 7,229 | -146 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 7,103 | -126 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 6,977 | -126 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 6,973 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 6,984 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 6,969 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 6,954 | -15 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 6,939 | -15 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 6,924 | -15 | -0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,622 | 95.03% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 3.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race | 64 | 0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.16% |
Pendleton County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,194 | 2.14 | 82.2 |
| Married | 1,775 | 2.58 | 90.1 |
| Male | 205 | 1.65 | 89.3 |
| Female | 317 | 2.93 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 897 | 1.1 | 74.7 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 471 | 8.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 557 | 10.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,563 | 47.92% |
| Some College | 534 | 9.98% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 4.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 672 | 12.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 5.37% |
Pendleton County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 234 | 163 | 57 |
| White | 5,052 | 4,147 | 902 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | |
| Native American | 16 | ||
| Hispanic | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.36%.
$33,385
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$27,785
Average Female
Pendleton County, West Virginia Language by Age
Pendleton County, West Virginia Language
98.90% of Pendleton County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.60% of the population.
Pendleton County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,471 | 959 | 14.82% |
| Black | 246 | 12 | 4.88% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 65 | 42 | 64.62% |
14.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.55%
Male Poverty Rate
18.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pendleton County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pendleton County, West Virginia is White, with 14.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pendleton County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 64.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.66%.
Pendleton County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Pendleton County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Pendleton County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pendleton County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 9.32% |
Pendleton County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
3.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.46%
Born in Pendleton County, West Virginia
99.94%
Native Born
0.06%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.94% of Pendleton County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 53.46% having been born in West Virginia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990