Wyoming County, WV Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,896 | 1,774,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 39.7 | 73.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.02% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,926 | 721,348 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wyoming County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,517 | $57,886 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.32% | 4.44% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $50,625 | $94,066 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $736 | $849 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.5% | 74.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.8 | 21.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 8.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Wyoming County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Health
Wyoming County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.9% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 29.6% | 25.3% | 19.0% |