Taylor County, West Virginia

Total Population: 16,543

County Seat: Grafton

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Median Home Value

$144,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,807

Across all households

Median Age

44.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.3%

65 Years and Over

20.9%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.9%

No Health Insurance

7.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,807

Mean Household Income

$75,742

Per Capita Income

$31,241

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$144,000

Median Rent

$672/mo

Total Housing Units

7,440

Owner-Occupied

82.9%

Renter-Occupied

17.1%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

83.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54091.