Wood County, WV

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2021 Population

84,678

0.345% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.7

0.228% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

4.62% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,231

3.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$129,600

2.61% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,793

0.879% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wood County, WV had a population of 84.7k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $50,231. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wood County, WV grew from 84,387 to 84,678, a 0.345% increase and its median household income grew from $48,711 to $50,231, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%), White (Hispanic) (0.787%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.394%).

None of the households in Wood County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Wood County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wood County, WV are West Virginia University at Parkersburg (754 degrees awarded in 2021), Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096) (25 degrees), and Mountain State College (2 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wood County, WV was $129,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Wood County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wood County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Wood County, WV borders Athens County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Washington County, OH, Jackson County, WV, Pleasants County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, and Wirt County, WV.

United States West Virginia Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Population & Diversity

Wood County, WV is home to a population of 84.7k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1% of Wood County, WV residents were born outside of the country (850 people).

In 2021, there were 48.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.3k people) in Wood County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 984 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Wood County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wood County, WV was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wood County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.3k ± 158
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.66k ± 345
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
984 ± 143

1.22%

Hispanic Population

1.03k people

1.22% of the people in Wood County, WV are hispanic (1.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wood County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

850 people

1.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

917 people

As of 2021, 1% of Wood County, WV residents (850 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wood County, WV was 1.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wood County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,282 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
956 ± 224
Gulf War (1990s)
794 ± 186

Wood County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wood County, WV employs 35.8k people. The largest industries in Wood County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,026 people), Retail Trade (5,596 people), and Manufacturing (3,780 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,225), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,201), and Utilities ($61,768).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.8k

2021 Value

± 1,488

0.879%

1 Year growth

± 5.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wood County, WV grew at a rate of 0.879%, from 35.5k employees to 35.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wood County, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,408 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,149 people), and Management Occupations (3,210 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wood County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.8k

2021 Value

± 1,488

0.879%

1 Year growth

± 5.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wood County, WV grew at a rate of 0.879%, from 35.5k employees to 35.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wood County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,026 people), Retail Trade (5,596 people), and Manufacturing (3,780 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wood County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Wood County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,154

Median earning men ± $1,458

$28,585

Median earning women ± $1,603

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,230), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,128), and Public Administration ($56,991).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,986), Construction ($44,429), and Manufacturing ($37,372).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

879
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
495
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
474
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$607k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$491k
Manufacturing
$198k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wood County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 70.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.35%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.35%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wood County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 70.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.35%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wood County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wood County, WV awarded 781 degrees. The student population of Wood County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 869 male students and 1,513 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wood County, WV are White (721 and 92.3%), followed by Two or More Races (25 and 3.2%), Black or African American (17 and 2.18%), and Asian (7 and 0.896%).

The largest universities in Wood County, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University at Parkersburg (754 and 96.5%), Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096) (25 and 3.2%), and Mountain State College (2 and 0.256%).

The most popular majors in Wood County, WV are General Studies (170 and 21.8%), General Business (111 and 14.2%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (83 and 10.6%).

The median tuition costs in Wood County, WV are $22,400 for private four year colleges, and $3,840 and $8,592 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Wood County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,382 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,382 students enrolled in Wood County, WV, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,185 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
61 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
General Studies
39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wood County, WV was General Business with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wood County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
754 degrees awarded
Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096)
25 degrees awarded
Mountain State College
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia University at Parkersburg with 754 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 255 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wood County, WV, which is 0.485 times less than the 526 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 721 degrees mean that there were 28.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,630) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wood County, WV was $129,600 in 2021, which is 0.529 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,300 to $129,600, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Wood County, WV is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wood County, WV have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wood County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wood County, WV is $50,231. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wood County, WV was Census Tract 108 with a value of $80,851, followed by Census Tract 101.01 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $77,969 and $71,159.

In 2022, 9.99% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.01%.

Housing

Property

$129,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,948

$25,959

Median Property Taxes

±$1,076

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wood County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wood County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in Wood County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wood County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 108
Census Tract 101.01
Census Tract 102

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wood County, WV was Census Tract 108 with a value of $80,851, followed by Census Tract 101.01 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $77,969 and $71,159.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wood County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,231

Median Household Income

± $1,875

35.2k

Number of Households

± 1,377

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.2k households in Wood County, WV grew to $50,231 from the previous year's value of $48,711.

The following chart displays the households in Wood County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wood County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (9.11%)
Worked At Home (4.61%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Wood County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (4.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wood County, WV have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Wood County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wood County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wood County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wood County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.99% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.01%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wood County, WV (12.4k out of 83.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wood County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21% of the children was living in poverty in Wood County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 300 in Wood County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 43.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Wood County, WV has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WV see 1160 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.77% decrease from the previous year (1169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1565 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 628 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,160 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wood County, WV

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WV see an average of 1,160 patients per year. This represents a 0.77% decrease from the previous year (1,169 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wood County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.53%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

22%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wood County, WV grew by 5.14% from 6.21% to 6.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wood County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.2 in Wood County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wood County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.2% in Wood County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wood County, WV.

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