County · West Virginia
Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County, West Virginia. Wood County had 82,385 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 11 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 28 census tracts. GEOID 54107.
Wood County is one of the 2 counties of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
82,385
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 84,296 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,407
Median household income
$57,810
±$2,706 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$158,500
±$4,640 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$822
±$25 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Wood County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 84,296 residents in Wood County. The Census Bureau estimates 82,385 for July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 83,407 over 367 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wood County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,407 | 1,778,373 | −1,553 |
| Households | 35,836±502 | 728,655 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.03 | 2.37 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 40,283±75 | 861,325 | no clear change |
Wood County's population since 2000
From 87,986 in 2000 to 82,385 in 2025: down 6.4%. 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 Wood County?
Wood County holds 11 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Parkersburg with 28,593 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Parkersburg | 29,738 | $49,025 |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 10,652 | $60,388 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,118 | $88,487 |
| Williamstown | 2,997 | $89,013 |
| Mineralwells | 1,805 | $64,643 |
| Boaz | 1,321 | $72,560 |
| LubeckGEOID 5449156 | 1,309 | $71,171 |
| WashingtonGEOID 5484724 | 1,151 | $60,365 |
| North Hills | 834 | $145,000 |
| KanawhaGEOID 5442388 | 430 | $60,547 |
| WaverlyGEOID 5484916 | 369 | $68,507 |
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 Wood County?
The median resident of Wood County is 43.9 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wood County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9±0.3 | 42.7 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 2.1% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.6%±0.3 pts | 89.7% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±1.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±1.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1%±1.3 pts | 24.1% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±1.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 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 Wood County earn?
Half of Wood County's 35,836 households earn less than $57,810 a year (±$2,706), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $58,238 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wood County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,810±$2,706 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,213±$2,434 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,707±$1,013 | $34,203 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7%±1.2 pts | 16.7% | −2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5%±3.1 pts | 21.5% | −5.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±1.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6%±1.4 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 Wood County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Wood County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 by its owner (±$4,640). The median renter pays $822 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wood County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,500±$4,640 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $822±$25 | $872 | −$55 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2%±4.5 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,148±$51 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±1.5 pts | 74.9% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 40,283±75 | 861,325 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8%±2.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±1.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.8%±1.5 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 Wood County building?
Builders took permits for 87 new housing units across Wood County in 2025 (81 single-family), 1.1 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 Wood County get to work?
78.0% of Wood County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Wood County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±1.2 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±1.8 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±1.2 pts | 9.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min±1.0 | 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 Wood County's census tracts?
Wood County is divided into 28 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,577 (Tract 8.02) to $91,458 (Tract 102).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wood County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 55 |
| Median household income | 20th of 55 |
| Median home value | 18th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 55 |
| Median age | 36th 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
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