Ritchie County, West Virginia
Total Population: 8,372
County Seat: Harrisville
Median Home Value
$107,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$50,256
Across all households
Median Age
47.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.7%
65 Years and Over
23.3%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.6%
No Health Insurance
7.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$50,256
Mean Household Income
$64,123
Per Capita Income
$26,336
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
59.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$107,800
Median Rent
$583/mo
Total Housing Units
4,187
Owner-Occupied
84.3%
Renter-Occupied
15.7%
Vacancy Rate
20.5%
Married Couple Households
55.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
19.8%
Average Household Size
2.50
Broadband Internet Access
78.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54085.