Wetzel County, West Virginia
Total Population: 14,233
County Seat: New Martinsville
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54103.