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World Population Review
Taylor County, West Virginia Population 2021
Taylor County, West Virginia's estimated population is 16,429 with a growth rate of -0.80% 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 -2.72% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,429 | -133 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 16,562 | -133 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 16,695 | -133 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 16,828 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 16,914 | -38 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 16,952 | 22 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 16,930 | -172 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 17,102 | 112 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 16,990 | 17 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 16,973 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 16,934 | 45 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 16,889 | 1,745 | 11.52% |
| 1990 | 15,144 | -1,440 | -8.68% |
| 1980 | 16,584 | 2,706 | 19.50% |
| 1970 | 13,878 | -1,132 | -7.54% |
| 1960 | 15,010 | -3,412 | -18.52% |
| 1950 | 18,422 | -1,497 | -7.52% |
| 1940 | 19,919 | 805 | 4.21% |
| 1930 | 19,114 | 372 | 1.98% |
| 1920 | 18,742 | 2,188 | 13.22% |
| 1910 | 16,554 | 1,576 | 10.52% |
| 1900 | 14,978 | 2,831 | 23.31% |
| 1890 | 12,147 | 692 | 6.04% |
| 1880 | 11,455 | 2,088 | 22.29% |
| 1870 | 9,367 | 1,904 | 25.51% |
| 1860 | 7,463 | 2,096 | 39.05% |
| 1850 | 5,367 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.80%
County Website
State
Founded
January 19, 1844
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,889
Growth Since 2010
-2.72%
Taylor County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,245 | 96.33% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 218 | 1.29% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.31% |
Taylor County, West Virginia Population by Race
Taylor County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Taylor County, West Virginia Population by Age
Taylor County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,614 | 2.49 | 78 |
| Married | 3,403 | 3.04 | 85.6 |
| Non Family | 2,250 | 1.25 | 72.2 |
| Female | 683 | 3.48 | 58.7 |
| Male | 278 | 3.34 | 78.1 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Taylor County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 356 | 2.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 966 | 7.80% |
| High School Graduate | 5,845 | 47.20% |
| Some College | 2,272 | 18.35% |
| Associates Degree | 802 | 6.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,521 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 622 | 5.02% |
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Taylor County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Taylor County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,955 | 10,695 | 2,105 |
| Black | 202 | 202 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 98 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 92 | 67 | 8 |
| Asian | 22 | ||
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Taylor County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,567
Average Earnings
$41,582
Average Male
$29,130
Average Female
Taylor County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Taylor County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Taylor County, West Virginia Language
98.65% of Taylor County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
Taylor County, West Virginia Language
Taylor County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,715 | 2,592 | 16.49% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 103 | 60.23% |
| Multiple | 232 | 34 | 14.66% |
| Black | 160 | 32 | 20.00% |
16.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.65%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Taylor County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taylor County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 60.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taylor County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 14.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.08%.
Taylor County, West Virginia Poverty
Taylor County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Taylor County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Taylor County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Taylor County, West Virginia Marital Status
Taylor County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Taylor County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,687 | 12.89% |
| Black | 76 | 37.44% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 35.25% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18.95% |
Taylor County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Taylor County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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4.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
Taylor County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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53.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Taylor County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Taylor County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Taylor County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.96% of Taylor County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.83% having been born in West Virginia. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Taylor County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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