West Virginia State Guides
West Virginia Information, Demograpgics, Realestate, Finance, Education, Media, Town and City
Charleston, Wheeling, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Weirton, Martinsburg, Vienna, Beckley, Charles Town, Fairmont, Bridgeport, Harpers Ferry, Hedgesville, New Martinsville, Nitro, Chester, Clarksburg, Barboursville, Summersville
State Guides
 | Airports and Airlines: Airports in the state of West Virginia. |
 | Blue Pages: State facts, information and gov links. |
 | Chambers of Commerce: Chambers of Commerce throughout the state. |
 | Colleges and Trade Schools: College and University information and Campus locations. |
 | Counties in West Virginia: List of Counties in the State. |
 | Education: Education related sites for students, parents, educators and administrators. |
 | Golf Courses: Golf Courses in the state, Golf Associations and Golfing Sites. |
 | Government Links: Local and State Government Sites. |
 | Hospitals & Medical Facilities: Directory of Hospitals and Medical facilities in the state. |
 | Legal Resources: Attorneys, Bar Associations, Courts, Documents and Records. |
 | Media: Television, Radio Stations, and Newspapers in West Virginia. |
| Newspapers: Newspapers Publications throughout the state. |
 | Radio Stations: AM and FM Radio Stations in the state of West Virginia. |
 | Shopping Malls: Find local of shopping malls and shopping centers. |
 | Small Business Resources: Resources for small businesses. Start, ManAge, or Promote a business. |
 | State Facts: State specific information, facts, figures, slogans and symbols. |
 | Television: Local television stations, cable TV, Satellite TV and broadcasting sites. |
| Towns and Cities: Official Town and City Websites in the state of West Virginia. |
| Travel and Tourism: Visitor and Travel information, secure online reservations. |
 | Yellow Pages: Business Directory. |
 | Zoos: Directory of Zoos, Aquariums, Animal Sanctuaries, Safaris, and Preserves. |
Interactive West Virginia Counties Map
Population Over Time
According to census 2024 estimate, the West Virginia population is 1,769,979 and in 2023 population was 1,770,495, with a change of -0.03%. From Year 2015 to 2024 the population changed to -4.4%.
| Population 2024 | 1,769,979 |
| Population 2023 | 1,770,495 |
| Population 2022 | 1,774,122 |
| Population 2021 | 1,785,618 |
| Population 2020 | 1,793,716 |
| Population 2019 | 1,817,305 |
| Population 2018 | 1,829,054 |
| Population 2017 | 1,836,843 |
| Population 2016 | 1,846,092 |
| Population 2015 | 1,851,420 |
Age Distribution/Median Age
The Median Age (half are younger, and half older, than this Age) of West Virginia is 42.5.
| Age Under 5 years | 98,134 |
| Age 5 to 9 years | 101,769 |
| Age 10 to 14 years | 105,404 |
| Age 15 to 19 years | 109,038 |
| Age 20 to 24 years | 116,308 |
| Age 25 to 34 years | 214,442 |
| Age 35 to 44 years | 219,894 |
| Age 45 to 54 years | 238,067 |
| Age 55 to 59 years | 129,029 |
| Age 60 to 64 years | 134,481 |
| Age 65 to 74 years | 208,990 |
| Age 75 to 84 years | 103,586 |
| Age 85 years and over | 39,981 |
19.38% percent of people in West Virginia are aged 65 years and over. 20.33% percent of people are aged under 18 years in West Virginia.
Median Age Over Time
The Median age compared to 2018 changed 0.1 years while compared to 2010 changed 1.4 years (Negative indicates median age is decreasing and Positive means median age increasing).
| Median Age 2019 | 42.5 |
| Median Age 2018 | 42.4 |
| Median Age 2017 | 42.2 |
| Median Age 2016 | 41.9 |
| Median Age 2015 | 41.8 |
| Median Age 2014 | 41.6 |
| Median Age 2013 | 41.5 |
| Median Age 2012 | 41.3 |
| Median Age 2011 | 41.1 |
| Median Age 2010 | 41.1 |
Ethnicity
In West Virginia, 92.0% people are white alone and 1.6% people are with two and more races.
| White alone | 1,671,921 |
| Black or African American alone | 65,423 |
| Two or more races | 29,077 |
| Asian alone | 14,538 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3,635 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino
1.6% people are Hispanic or Latino and 0.6% people are Mexican.
| Mexican | 10,904 |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9,087 |
| Puerto Rican | 7,269 |
| Cuban | 1,817 |
Marital Status
Approximately 27.5% of people over the age of 15 have never married.
Approximately 49.9% of the population is currently in a marriage.
Never married includes those who've never entered a marriage and those whose first marriage was annulled. Married includes common law marriages and live-in couples and excludes separated marriages.
| Now married (except separated) | 49.9 |
| Never married | 27.5 |
| Divorced | 13.3 |
| Widowed | 7.8 |
| Separated | 1.5 |
West Virginia Home Price Index
West Virginia Home Median value is $244,200.
The Home value change from 2024 to 2023 is 3.9% and from 2015 to 2024 is 135.3%.
| Real Estate 2024 Median Value | $244,200 |
| Real Estate 2023 Median Value | $235,000 |
| Real Estate 2022 Median Value | $220,000 |
| Real Estate 2021 Median Value | $180,000 |
| Real Estate 2020 Median Value | $145,000 |
| Real Estate 2019 Median Value | $119,600 |
| Real Estate 2018 Median Value | $115,000 |
| Real Estate 2017 Median Value | $111,600 |
| Real Estate 2016 Median Value | $107,400 |
| Real Estate 2015 Median Value | $103,800 |
Monthly Rent Prices
The Average Gross Monthly Rent price for house in West Virginia is $1,000.
From 2015 to 2024, 55.5% change in Market rent in West Virginia.
| Median Gross Rent 2024 | $1000 |
| Median Gross Rent 2023 | $995 |
| Median Gross Rent 2022 | $950 |
| Median Gross Rent 2021 | $850 |
| Median Gross Rent 2020 | $780 |
| Median Gross Rent 2019 | $725 |
| Median Gross Rent 2018 | $711 |
| Median Gross Rent 2017 | $681 |
| Median Gross Rent 2016 | $658 |
| Median Gross Rent 2015 | $643 |
Fuel Type
| Electricity | 325,703 |
| Utility gas | 296,652 |
| Wood | 42,938 |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas | 36,550 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 20,674 |
| Other fuel | 4,206 |
| Coal or coke | 4,040 |
| No fuel used | 1,668 |
| Solar energy | 154 |
Annual Household Income
Approximately 27.3% of West Virginia population lives in a low-income household, or a household with an annual income of less than $25,000.
Lower Middle Class: The Second common household income level is lower middle class with approximately 54.6% of West Virginia residents living in a household earning an annual income between $25,000 and $100,000.
Upper Middle Class: 18% West Virginia residents living in a household earning an annual income more then $100K.
| Estimate; Less than $10,000 | 8.7 |
| Estimate; $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0 |
| Estimate; $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6 |
| Estimate; $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2 |
| Estimate; $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3 |
| Estimate; $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7 |
| Estimate; $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4 |
| Estimate; $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4 |
| Estimate; $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6 |
| Estimate; $200,000 or more | 3.0 |
Median Income Over Time
The Median income from 2024 to 2015 changed to 45.7%
| Median Income 2024 (Dollars) | $60800 |
| Median Income 2023 (Dollars) | $57917 |
| Median Income 2022 (Dollars) | $55217 |
| Median Income 2021 (Dollars) | $53000 |
| Median Income 2020 (Dollars) | $49000 |
| Median Income 2019 (Dollars) | $46711 |
| Median Income 2018 (Dollars) | $44921 |
| Median Income 2017 (Dollars) | $44061 |
| Median Income 2016 (Dollars) | $42644 |
| Median Income 2015 (Dollars) | $41751 |
Employment Statistics
West Virginia unemployment rate is 4.1 %.
Employed and unemployed numbers only account for people within the labor force. To be in the labor force one has to be at least 16 Years of Age and not institutionalized. The U.S. Armed forces include people on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2024 | 53.5 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2024 | 51.3 |
| Unemployment Rate 2024 | 4.1 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2023 | 53.7 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2023 | 51.7 |
| Unemployment Rate 2023 | 3.7 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2022 | 54.0 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2022 | 51.5 |
| Unemployment Rate 2022 | 4.6 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2021 | 54.3 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2021 | 51.2 |
| Unemployment Rate 2021 | 5.7 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2020 | 54.5 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2020 | 50.0 |
| Unemployment Rate 2020 | 8.3 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2019 | 54.2 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2019 | 51.0 |
| Unemployment Rate 2019 | 5.9 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2018 | 54.0 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2018 | 50.2 |
| Unemployment Rate 2018 | 7.0 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2017 | 53.6 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2017 | 49.7 |
| Unemployment Rate 2017 | 7.2 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2016 | 53.8 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2016 | 49.7 |
| Unemployment Rate 2016 | 7.5 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate 2015 | 53.9 |
| Employment/Population Ratio 2015 | 49.7 |
| Unemployment Rate 2015 | 7.8 |
Occupation Distribution
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 205,020 |
| Retail trade | 92,218 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 69,794 |
| Manufacturing | 58,640 |
| Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services | 58,315 |
| Public administration | 50,793 |
| Construction | 47,793 |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 40,938 |
| Other services, except public administration | 32,663 |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 30,404 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 28,305 |
| Wholesale trade | 15,663 |
| Information | 10,364 |
Highest Degree Attained
Approximately 19.9% of the West Virginia population attained Percent bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.9% people attained Percent high school graduate or higher. 89.7% of West Virginia children enrolled in in public school and 10.3 % children enrolled in Private schools.
Enrolment Distributions
The Total Population 3 Years and over enrolled in school is 373,698.
| Elementary school (grades 1-8) | 157,701 |
| College or graduate school | 93,051 |
| High school (grades 9-12) | 84,082 |
| Nursery school, preschool | 19,806 |
| Kindergarten | 19,059 |
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Last updated on November 27, 2025