Brooke County, West Virginia
Total Population: 22,053
County Seat: Wellsburg
Median Home Value
$127,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,116
Across all households
Median Age
46.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.3%
65 Years and Over
24.5%
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.1%
No Health Insurance
6.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,116
Mean Household Income
$71,104
Per Capita Income
$32,157
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$127,700
Median Rent
$603/mo
Total Housing Units
10,700
Owner-Occupied
73.4%
Renter-Occupied
26.6%
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Married Couple Households
42.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
31.2%
Average Household Size
2.24
Broadband Internet Access
82.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54009.