Taylor County, West Virginia Population 2022
Taylor County, West Virginia's estimated population is 16,296 with a growth rate of -0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Taylor County, West Virginia is the 35th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 16,889 and has seen a growth of -3.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 5,367 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 7,463 | 2,096 | 39.05% |
| 1870 | 9,367 | 1,904 | 25.51% |
| 1880 | 11,455 | 2,088 | 22.29% |
| 1890 | 12,147 | 692 | 6.04% |
| 1900 | 14,978 | 2,831 | 23.31% |
| 1910 | 16,554 | 1,576 | 10.52% |
| 1920 | 18,742 | 2,188 | 13.22% |
| 1930 | 19,114 | 372 | 1.98% |
| 1940 | 19,919 | 805 | 4.21% |
| 1950 | 18,422 | -1,497 | -7.52% |
| 1960 | 15,010 | -3,412 | -18.52% |
| 1970 | 13,878 | -1,132 | -7.54% |
| 1980 | 16,584 | 2,706 | 19.50% |
| 1990 | 15,144 | -1,440 | -8.68% |
| 2010 | 16,889 | 1,745 | 11.52% |
| 2011 | 16,934 | 45 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 16,973 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 16,990 | 17 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 17,102 | 112 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 16,930 | -172 | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 16,952 | 22 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 16,914 | -38 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 16,828 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 16,695 | -133 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 16,562 | -133 | -0.80% |
| 2021 | 16,429 | -133 | -0.80% |
| 2022 | 16,296 | -133 | -0.81% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,205 | 96.36% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 97 | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 339 | 2.02% |
Taylor County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,649 | 2.47 | 78.8 |
| Married | 3,327 | 3.07 | 86.8 |
| Male | 306 | 3.47 | 70.6 |
| Female | 752 | 3.31 | 69.1 |
| Non Family | 2,264 | 1.17 | 71.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 1.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 923 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 5,422 | 43.65% |
| Some College | 2,712 | 21.83% |
| Associates Degree | 802 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,524 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 810 | 6.52% |
Taylor County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 252 | 238 | 153 |
| White | 11,938 | 10,837 | 2,166 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 54 | 7 |
| Black | 148 | 147 | 8 |
| Asian | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,367
Average Earnings
$50,532
Average Male
$27,862
Average Female
Taylor County, West Virginia Language by Age
Taylor County, West Virginia Language
98.47% of Taylor County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
Taylor County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,695 | 2,617 | 16.67% |
| Black | 102 | 4 | 3.92% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 161 | 129 | 80.12% |
| Multiple | 338 | 43 | 12.72% |
16.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.26%
Male Poverty Rate
17.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Taylor County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taylor County, West Virginia is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taylor County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.23%.
Taylor County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Taylor County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Taylor County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Taylor County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,626 | 12.48% |
| Black | 50 | 33.56% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 21.03% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 10.39% |
Taylor County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
5.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
56%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
76.05%
Born in Taylor County, West Virginia
99.27%
Native Born
0.73%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.27% of Taylor County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 76.05% having been born in West Virginia. 0.45% 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