Brooke County, West Virginia

Total Population: 22,053

County Seat: Wellsburg

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.1%
Two or More Races3.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.