Wood County's estimated 2026 population is 82,120 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wood County is the 5th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 86,976 and has seen a growth of -5.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 66,027 adults, (18,026 of whom are seniors) in Wood County.
Female: 42,512 (51%)
Male: 40,895 (49%)
The racial composition of Wood County includes 94.32% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,671 | 94.32% |
| Two or more races | 2,938 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 978 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 365 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 281 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 85 | 0.1% |
Wood County's average per capita income is $44,259. Household income levels show a median of $57,810. The poverty rate stands at 14.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,067 | $112,949 |
| Families | $77,660 | $98,279 |
| Households | $57,810 | $79,213 |
| Non Families | $32,421 | $44,601 |
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