Population 8,064 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tyler County
Household size in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Tyler County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, Tyler County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.5, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tyler County: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of West Virginia's 55 counties, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tyler County
Renters in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.9% of households in Tyler County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 66.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tyler County: 20.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Tyler County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $520 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $545 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $737 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tyler County costs $737 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $217 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tyler County
Bachelor's degrees in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tyler County: 15.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tyler County is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tyler County
| Period | Tyler County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Tyler County than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tyler County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler County | 2.51 | 46.5 | 6.6% | 15.9% | 20.2% | 1967 | $737 | 15.4% | 90.8% | 6.9% |
| Wetzel County | 2.32 | 44.4 | 10.6% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 1962 | $648 | 18.1% | 92.0% | 5.3% |
| Washington County | 2.37 | 44.6 | 11.1% | 24.6% | 11.2% | 1970 | $854 | 22.2% | 93.9% | 4.8% |
| Marion County | 2.35 | 41.6 | 8.6% | 23.3% | 11.4% | 1964 | $955 | 27.8% | 92.9% | 5.1% |
| Morgan County | 2.40 | 44.5 | 11.5% | 21.1% | 21.3% | 1977 | $764 | 14.1% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Monongalia County | 2.37 | 35.4 | 8.1% | 42.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,034 | 50.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Preston County | 2.42 | 44.5 | 7.8% | 18.5% | 12.9% | 1984 | $846 | 18.3% | 86.4% | 4.5% |
| Hocking County | 2.41 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1980 | $851 | 13.6% | 89.7% | 6.1% |
| Garrett County | 2.27 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 20.3% | 20.7% | 1980 | $827 | 24.9% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Mineral County | 2.38 | 44.2 | 10.1% | 19.0% | 11.8% | 1978 | $817 | 23.4% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Pickaway County | 2.63 | 40.2 | 11.0% | 26.0% | 5.0% | 1979 | $1,190 | 22.4% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tyler County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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