Wetzel County, West Virginia

Total Population: 14,233

County Seat: New Martinsville

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Median Home Value

$102,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,341

Across all households

Median Age

45.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.3%

65 Years and Over

22.7%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

4.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,341

Mean Household Income

$68,584

Per Capita Income

$28,398

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

63.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$102,800

Median Rent

$703/mo

Total Housing Units

7,302

Owner-Occupied

82.4%

Renter-Occupied

17.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.9%

Married Couple Households

46.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.9%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

79.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54103.