Ritchie County, West Virginia

Total Population: 8,372

County Seat: Harrisville

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.6%
Two or More Races1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.