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World Population Review
Wyoming County, West Virginia Population 2021
Wyoming County, West Virginia's estimated population is 19,614 with a growth rate of -1.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wyoming County, West Virginia is the 32nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 23,728 and has seen a growth of -17.34% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,614 | -390 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 20,004 | -390 | -1.91% |
| 2019 | 20,394 | -390 | -1.88% |
| 2018 | 20,784 | -487 | -2.29% |
| 2017 | 21,271 | -506 | -2.32% |
| 2016 | 21,777 | -400 | -1.80% |
| 2015 | 22,177 | -401 | -1.78% |
| 2014 | 22,578 | -362 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 22,940 | -270 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 23,210 | -250 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 23,460 | -268 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 23,728 | -5,262 | -18.15% |
| 1990 | 28,990 | -7,003 | -19.46% |
| 1980 | 35,993 | 5,898 | 19.60% |
| 1970 | 30,095 | -4,741 | -13.61% |
| 1960 | 34,836 | -2,704 | -7.20% |
| 1950 | 37,540 | 7,766 | 26.08% |
| 1940 | 29,774 | 8,848 | 42.28% |
| 1930 | 20,926 | 5,746 | 37.85% |
| 1920 | 15,180 | 4,788 | 46.07% |
| 1910 | 10,392 | 2,012 | 24.01% |
| 1900 | 8,380 | 2,133 | 34.14% |
| 1890 | 6,247 | 1,925 | 44.54% |
| 1880 | 4,322 | 1,151 | 36.30% |
| 1870 | 3,171 | 310 | 10.84% |
| 1860 | 2,861 | 1,216 | 73.92% |
| 1850 | 1,645 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.95%
County Website
State
Founded
January 26, 1850
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
23,728
Growth Since 2010
-17.34%
Wyoming County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,716 | 97.35% |
| Black or African American | 262 | 1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 224 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.12% |
Wyoming County, West Virginia Population by Race
Wyoming County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Wyoming County, West Virginia Population by Age
Wyoming County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,805 | 2.41 | 84.2 |
| Married | 5,068 | 2.88 | 91 |
| Non Family | 2,190 | 1.15 | 84.2 |
| Female | 1,115 | 2.69 | 58.6 |
| Male | 432 | 2.53 | 70.4 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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Wyoming County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,301 | 8.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,755 | 11.38% |
| High School Graduate | 7,507 | 48.66% |
| Some College | 2,543 | 16.49% |
| Associates Degree | 879 | 5.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 766 | 4.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 675 | 4.38% |
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Wyoming County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wyoming County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,029 | 12,035 | 1,384 |
| Black | 239 | 177 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 4 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.44%.
Wyoming County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,440
Average Earnings
$51,894
Average Male
$24,383
Average Female
Wyoming County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wyoming County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Wyoming County, West Virginia Language
99.82% of Wyoming County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.12% of the population.
Wyoming County, West Virginia Language
Wyoming County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,424 | 4,520 | 22.13% |
| Black | 257 | 125 | 48.64% |
| Multiple | 224 | 38 | 16.96% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 22 | 32.84% |
22.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wyoming County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wyoming County, West Virginia is Black, with 48.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wyoming County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 16.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.23%.
Wyoming County, West Virginia Poverty
Wyoming County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Wyoming County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wyoming County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Wyoming 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.
Wyoming County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Wyoming County, West Virginia Marital Status
Wyoming County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Wyoming County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,434 | 8.71% |
| Black | 25 | 10.46% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.95% |
Wyoming County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Wyoming County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wyoming County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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39.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.6%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
Wyoming County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Wyoming County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Wyoming 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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99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.56% of Wyoming County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 90.15% having been born in West Virginia. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Wyoming 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