Wetzel County, West Virginia Population 2022
Wetzel County, West Virginia's estimated population is 14,483 with a growth rate of -1.32% 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 -12.41% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4,284 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 6,703 | 2,419 | 56.47% |
| 1870 | 8,595 | 1,892 | 28.23% |
| 1880 | 13,896 | 5,301 | 61.68% |
| 1890 | 16,841 | 2,945 | 21.19% |
| 1900 | 22,880 | 6,039 | 35.86% |
| 1910 | 23,855 | 975 | 4.26% |
| 1920 | 23,069 | -786 | -3.29% |
| 1930 | 22,334 | -735 | -3.19% |
| 1940 | 22,342 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 1950 | 20,154 | -2,188 | -9.79% |
| 1960 | 19,347 | -807 | -4.00% |
| 1970 | 20,314 | 967 | 5.00% |
| 1980 | 21,874 | 1,560 | 7.68% |
| 1990 | 19,258 | -2,616 | -11.96% |
| 2010 | 16,535 | -2,723 | -14.14% |
| 2011 | 16,369 | -166 | -1.00% |
| 2012 | 16,344 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 16,112 | -232 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 15,955 | -157 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 15,777 | -178 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 15,644 | -133 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 15,433 | -211 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 15,259 | -174 | -1.13% |
| 2019 | 15,065 | -194 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 14,871 | -194 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 14,677 | -194 | -1.30% |
| 2022 | 14,483 | -194 | -1.32% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,928 | 97.63% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 0.80% |
| Some Other Race | 44 | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 1.29% |
Wetzel County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,022 | 2.51 | 81.2 |
| Married | 2,858 | 3.03 | 91.8 |
| Male | 297 | 3.52 | 55.9 |
| Female | 604 | 4.01 | 72.7 |
| Non Family | 2,263 | 1.33 | 73.4 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 458 | 4.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,024 | 9.26% |
| High School Graduate | 5,294 | 47.87% |
| Some College | 2,048 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 841 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 937 | 8.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 456 | 4.12% |
Wetzel County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 122 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 25 |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 26 |
| White | 10,813 | 9,370 | 1,271 |
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%.
$35,748
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$23,397
Average Female
Wetzel County, West Virginia Language by Age
Wetzel County, West Virginia Language
99.55% of Wetzel County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.18% of the population.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 113 | 27 | 23.89% |
| White | 14,472 | 2,935 | 20.28% |
| Other | 43 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 197 | 7 | 3.55% |
20.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.26%
Male Poverty Rate
20.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wetzel County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wetzel County, West Virginia is Black, with 23.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wetzel County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.34%.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wetzel County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Wetzel County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 817 | 6.84% |
| Black | 11 | 15.07% |
Wetzel County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
7.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
81.68%
Born in Wetzel County, West Virginia
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.05%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.54% of Wetzel County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 81.68% having been born in West Virginia. 0.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
- 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