Wetzel County's estimated 2026 population is 13,656 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wetzel County is the 38th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,537 and has seen a growth of -17.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 11,090 adults, (3,219 of whom are seniors) in Wetzel County.
Female: 7,063 (50.2%)
Male: 7,015 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Wetzel County includes 94.67% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,327 | 94.67% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
Wetzel County's average per capita income is $44,732. Household income levels show a median of $56,836. The poverty rate stands at 16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,060 | - |
| Families | $74,882 | $88,902 |
| Households | $56,836 | $73,103 |
| Non Families | $30,321 | $44,709 |
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