Brooke County's estimated 2026 population is 20,990 with a growth rate of -0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brooke County is the 28th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,973 and has seen a growth of -12.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 45 years
There are 18,064 adults, (5,493 of whom are seniors) in Brooke County.
Female: 11,013 (50.5%)
Male: 10,792 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Brooke County includes 92.8% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,236 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,053 | 4.83% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Brooke County's average per capita income is $44,955. Household income levels show a median of $54,316. The poverty rate stands at 13.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,682 | - |
| Families | $79,021 | $95,781 |
| Households | $54,316 | $74,922 |
| Non Families | $37,724 | $46,399 |
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