Population 20,629 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wyoming County
Household size in Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wyoming County average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in West Virginia as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Of West Virginia's 55 counties, only five have larger households.
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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, Wyoming 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 42.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Wyoming County (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.7 points, even as the national share fell. Of West Virginia's 55 counties, only five have a higher 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 Wyoming County
Renters in Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.5% of households in Wyoming County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 76.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.6% of the housing in Wyoming County, 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.
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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Wyoming County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The picture is much the same across West Virginia. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $489 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $516 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $670 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$181 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wyoming County costs $670 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $181 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Wyoming County
Bachelor's degrees in Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Wyoming County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.1% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.1% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.6% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Wyoming County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other West Virginia county has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Wyoming County
| Period | Wyoming County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Wyoming County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Wyoming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County | 2.63 | 45.5 | 13.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 1972 | $670 | 13.5% | 78.6% | 5.5% |
| Raleigh County | 2.50 | 43.6 | 13.7% | 24.7% | 15.3% | 1977 | $868 | 22.1% | 85.9% | 5.0% |
| Mingo County | 2.44 | 44.7 | 11.4% | 26.6% | 17.9% | 1981 | $652 | 9.6% | 79.0% | 10.6% |
| Summers County | 2.32 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 18.8% | 26.5% | 1973 | $928 | 18.3% | 83.5% | 2.2% |
| Monroe County | 2.89 | 45.5 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 26.1% | 1977 | $691 | 15.7% | 87.3% | 4.7% |
| Floyd County | 2.37 | 42.7 | 11.8% | 27.8% | 16.5% | 1982 | $736 | 16.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Magoffin County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 13.8% | 24.6% | 13.8% | 1986 | $765 | 13.5% | 72.3% | 9.4% |
| Covington City | 2.19 | 40.9 | 15.8% | 29.9% | 14.8% | 1951 | $789 | 9.4% | 86.1% | 4.0% |
| Breathitt County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 12.1% | 23.4% | 16.9% | 1990 | $577 | 16.2% | 80.7% | 9.3% |
| Wolfe County | 2.42 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 26.4% | 11.6% | 1990 | $585 | 9.6% | 70.1% | 14.2% |
| Lexington City | 2.24 | 39.0 | 8.8% | 46.2% | 25.3% | 1962 | $1,099 | 42.6% | 90.5% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Owyhee County, ID · Mills County, IA · Mineral County, WV · Mingo County, WV · Missaukee County, MI · Mississippi County, MO · Mitchell County, NC · Moffat County, CO · Moniteau County, MO · Mono County, CA
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 Wyoming 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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