Wood County, West Virginia

Total Population: 83,829

County Seat: Parkersburg

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Median Home Value

$153,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,193

Across all households

Median Age

43.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.0%

65 Years and Over

21.2%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,193

Mean Household Income

$76,135

Per Capita Income

$33,324

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$153,700

Median Rent

$789/mo

Total Housing Units

40,296

Owner-Occupied

74.4%

Renter-Occupied

25.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Married Couple Households

44.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.32

Broadband Internet Access

84.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54107.