Tyler County, West Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Tyler County, WV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Tyler County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,063 | 1,778,099 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 31.0 | 73.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.36% | -0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.2 | 40.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,296 | 728,564 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Tyler County declined by 10.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,063 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Tyler County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.1% of residents. That is 2.8 points above West Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,351 16.8% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,394 17.3% -1.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,940 24.1% +2.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,877 23.3% +2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below West Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.0% of the people living in Tyler County and men 50.0%.
- Women 50.0% West Virginia 50.3%
- Men 50.0% West Virginia 49.7%
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Economy
Tyler County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Tyler County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,149 | $59,640 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.13% | 4.26% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tyler County is about 4% higher than in West Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Tyler County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $121,323 | $94,699 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $747 | $871 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.1% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Tyler County is about 13.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $747 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tyler County spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tyler County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.2 | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.5 | 43.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 180 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,810 | $5,581 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,966 | 7,243 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 550 | 1,052 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
West Virginia:
Randolph County (16.4 min), Ohio County (17.0 min), Pocahontas County (17.2 min).
Slowest:
Hampshire County (40.3 min), Morgan County (35.8 min), Monroe County (33.7 min).
The average commute time in Tyler County is 30 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in West Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Tyler County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Tyler County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.4), Ohio County (0.3), Jefferson County (0.3).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.1), Lincoln County (0.2), Clay County (0.2).
Health
Tyler County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Tyler County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.0% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.3% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.7), Lincoln County (0.8), Mingo County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tyler County, West Virginia.
How big is Tyler County, West Virginia by population?
About 8,063 people live in Tyler County, West Virginia, in 3,296 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 46.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Tyler County, West Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Tyler County, West Virginia has 31 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 36% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Tyler County, West Virginia?
The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income ($121,323 against $62,149), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $747 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Tyler County, West Virginia?
Unemployment in Tyler County, West Virginia is 7.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Tyler County, West Virginia have a college degree?
15.2% of adults in Tyler County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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