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World Population Review
Wetzel County, West Virginia Population 2021
Wetzel County, West Virginia's estimated population is 14,677 with a growth rate of -1.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wetzel County, West Virginia is the 38th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 16,535 and has seen a growth of -11.24% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,677 | -194 | -1.30% |
| 2020 | 14,871 | -194 | -1.29% |
| 2019 | 15,065 | -194 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 15,259 | -174 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 15,433 | -211 | -1.35% |
| 2016 | 15,644 | -133 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 15,777 | -178 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 15,955 | -157 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 16,112 | -232 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 16,344 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 16,369 | -166 | -1.00% |
| 2010 | 16,535 | -2,723 | -14.14% |
| 1990 | 19,258 | -2,616 | -11.96% |
| 1980 | 21,874 | 1,560 | 7.68% |
| 1970 | 20,314 | 967 | 5.00% |
| 1960 | 19,347 | -807 | -4.00% |
| 1950 | 20,154 | -2,188 | -9.79% |
| 1940 | 22,342 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 1930 | 22,334 | -735 | -3.19% |
| 1920 | 23,069 | -786 | -3.29% |
| 1910 | 23,855 | 975 | 4.26% |
| 1900 | 22,880 | 6,039 | 35.86% |
| 1890 | 16,841 | 2,945 | 21.19% |
| 1880 | 13,896 | 5,301 | 61.68% |
| 1870 | 8,595 | 1,892 | 28.23% |
| 1860 | 6,703 | 2,419 | 56.47% |
| 1850 | 4,284 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.30%
County Website
State
Founded
January 10, 1846
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,535
Growth Since 2010
-11.24%
Wetzel County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,093 | 97.78% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 138 | 0.89% |
| Some Other Race | 41 | 0.27% |
Wetzel County, West Virginia Population by Race
Wetzel County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Wetzel County, West Virginia Population by Age
Wetzel County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,762 | 2.65 | 79.4 |
| Married | 2,724 | 3.04 | 92.5 |
| Non Family | 2,077 | 1.38 | 69.5 |
| Female | 707 | 4.42 | 68.2 |
| Male | 254 | 4.02 | 51.6 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Wetzel County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 432 | 3.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,103 | 9.93% |
| High School Graduate | 5,652 | 50.90% |
| Some College | 1,891 | 17.03% |
| Associates Degree | 697 | 6.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 901 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 429 | 3.86% |
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Wetzel County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wetzel County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,939 | 9,435 | 1,290 |
| Black | 82 | 82 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 42 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 |
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 black people with a rate of 43.90%.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,306
Average Earnings
$42,286
Average Male
$24,785
Average Female
Wetzel County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wetzel County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Wetzel County, West Virginia Language
99.37% of Wetzel County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Language
Wetzel County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,691 | 3,271 | 22.27% |
| Other | 41 | 41 | 100.00% |
| Black | 156 | 36 | 23.08% |
| Multiple | 138 | 8 | 5.80% |
22.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.47%
Male Poverty Rate
23.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wetzel County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wetzel County, West Virginia is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wetzel County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 5.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.85%.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Poverty
Wetzel County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Wetzel County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Wetzel County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Wetzel 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.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Wetzel County, West Virginia Marital Status
Wetzel County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Wetzel County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 881 | 7.29% |
| Black | 10 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 12.33% |
Wetzel County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Wetzel County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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7.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wetzel County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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46.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Wetzel County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Wetzel County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Wetzel 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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99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.67% of Wetzel County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 83.01% having been born in West Virginia. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Wetzel 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