West Virginia
Maps & Population Facts
Housing Estimates
West Virginia is the 38th most populated state. The state ranks poor economically, ranking in the lowest percentile for labor force participation and income. The state has no major city, with only about 180,000 people residing in the state's most populated county of Kanawha.
West Virginia has a larger mining and logging industry compared with most states and employs about 3% of the state's total workforce.
Income
Households in the state of West Virginia earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 28% less per household.
Housing
West Virginia has a median house price of $119,800. The cost of homeownership is significantly less than most states. The cost of renting in West Virginia is 32% less than the national average.
| Percent | Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 27% | 49th |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 16% | 37th |
Demographics
The median age in the state is 42. West Virginia has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.
West Virginia ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly less college graduates per resident than most states.
Housing Data
| West Virginia | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 119,800 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 984 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 690 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 27% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 75 | 93 |
| West Virginia | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 43,469 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 28,937 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 40,985 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 54.4% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 20.2% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Demographics
Most Populated Cities
| 1. | District 2 | 52,139 |
| 2. | District 3 | 48,499 |
| 3. | District 4 | 46,825 |
| 4. | Eastern District | 41,422 |
| 5. | District 1 | 40,364 |
Highest Household Income
| 1. | Kabletown | 94,599 |
| 2. | Shepherdstown | 86,525 |
| 3. | Teays District | 85,777 |
| 4. | Slate District | 70,955 |
| 5. | Harpers Ferry | 70,431 |
Highest Home Value
| 1. | Licking District | 415,800 |
| 2. | Shepherdstown | 285,400 |
| 3. | Kabletown | 251,800 |
| 4. | Dry Fork District | 241,300 |
| 5. | Teays District | 229,900 |
Highest Gross Rent
| 1. | Kabletown | 1,467 |
| 2. | Harpers Ferry | 1,135 |
| 3. | Tuscarora | 1,085 |
| 4. | Shenandoah | 1,075 |
| 5. | Norborne | 1,008 |