County · West Virginia
Tucker County, West Virginia
Tucker County, West Virginia. Tucker County had 6,540 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 54093.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,540
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,762 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,654
Median household income
$53,358
±$4,145 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$154,800
±$16,011 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$656
±$91 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Tucker County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,762 residents in Tucker County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,540 for July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,654 over 419 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tucker County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,654 | 1,778,373 | −328 |
| Households | 2,840±176 | 728,655 | −302 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.14 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,652±31 | 861,325 | −698 |
Tucker County's population since 2000
From 7,321 in 2000 to 6,540 in 2025: down 10.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tucker County?
Tucker County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Parsons with 1,282 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tucker County?
The median resident of Tucker County is 51.3 years old; 14.2% are under 18 and 28.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%.
| Measure | Tucker County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3±0.8 | 42.7 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 14.2% | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.2%±0.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.9%±0.1 pts | 89.7% | −0.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±2.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±2.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6%±3.8 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3%±2.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tucker County earn?
Half of Tucker County's 2,840 households earn less than $53,358 a year (±$4,145), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,449 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $7,091 after inflation. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tucker County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,358±$4,145 | $59,608 | −$7,091 |
| Mean household income | $75,938±$5,928 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,950±$2,753 | $34,203 | +$3,338 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3%±2.9 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.9%±9.8 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.8%±2.8 pts | 86.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tucker County?
Owners occupy 80.9% of Tucker County's occupied homes and renters 19.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,800 by its owner (±$16,011). The median renter pays $656 a month including utilities, and 44.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tucker County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,800±$16,011 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $656±$91 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.2%±12.0 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,183±$142 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.9%±3.7 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,652±31 | 861,325 | −698 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1%±5.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1%±3.0 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7%±2.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.7%±2.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tucker County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Tucker County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tucker County get to work?
73.1% of Tucker County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Tucker County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.4%±3.7 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±2.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1%±5.3 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±4.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.6%±2.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±3.5 pts | 9.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±3.1 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Tucker County's census tracts?
Tucker County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,208 (Tract 9654) to $58,000 (Tract 9653).
| Tract 965254093965200 | 1,815±208 | $53,807 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 965354093965300 | 2,202±253 | $58,000 |
| Tract 965454093965400 | 2,637±221 | $50,208 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tucker County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 55 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 55 |
| Median home value | 21st of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 55 |
| Median age | 1st of 55 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tucker County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.