County · West Virginia
Wyoming County, West Virginia
Wyoming County, West Virginia. Wyoming County had 19,801 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 12 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 54109.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,801
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,382 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,629
Median household income
$48,440
±$3,623 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$82,900
±$6,468 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$650
±$146 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Wyoming County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,382 residents in Wyoming County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,801 for July 1, 2025, down 7.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,629 over 499 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wyoming County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,629 | 1,778,373 | −652 |
| Households | 8,068±256 | 728,655 | −737 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.08 | 2.37 | +0.13 |
| Housing units | 9,953±37 | 861,325 | −951 |
Wyoming County's population since 2000
From 25,708 in 2000 to 19,801 in 2025: down 23.0%. 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 Wyoming County?
Wyoming County holds 12 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Mullens with 1,336 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mullens | 1,480 | $61,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana | 1,449 | $32,875 |
| PinevilleGEOID 5463940 | 645 | $56,528 |
| KopperstonGEOID 5444548 | 569 | not published |
| Glen ForkGEOID 5431756 | 457 | not published |
| MathenyGEOID 5452372 | 446 | not published |
| BudGEOID 5411212 | 347 | $25,548 |
| CorinneGEOID 5417836 | 318 | not published |
| ItmannGEOID 5440444 | 259 | $61,875 |
| BrentonGEOID 5409964 | 194 | not published |
| New RichmondGEOID 5458756 | 193 | not published |
| CovelGEOID 5418388 | 85 | not published |
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 Wyoming County?
The median resident of Wyoming County is 45.5 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.0%.
| Measure | Wyoming County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5±0.5 | 42.7 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±0.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.4%±0.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.8%±0.1 pts | 89.7% | −0.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 30.4%±3.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±2.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.9%±3.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.1%±3.3 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.5 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 Wyoming County earn?
Half of Wyoming County's 8,068 households earn less than $48,440 a year (±$3,623), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $52,098 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wyoming County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,440±$3,623 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,197±$4,443 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,030±$1,837 | $34,203 | −$3,910 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6%±4.3 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6%±6.8 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±4.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.0%±4.4 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 Wyoming County?
Owners occupy 82.5% of Wyoming County's occupied homes and renters 17.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,900 by its owner (±$6,468). The median renter pays $650 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wyoming County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,900±$6,468 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $650±$146 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±19.2 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,075±$52 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.5%±3.0 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,953±37 | 861,325 | −951 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±4.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.4%±4.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.2%±4.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.0%±3.1 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 Wyoming County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Wyoming County in 2025 (20 single-family), 1.0 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 Wyoming County get to work?
89.0% of Wyoming County's workers drive alone and 2.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Wyoming County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 39.8%±3.3 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±2.7 pts | 5.4% | −7.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 89.0%±3.3 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min±5.2 | 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 Wyoming County's census tracts?
Wyoming County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,726 (Tract 30) to $49,824 (Tract 31).
| Tract 2854109002800 | 1,994±546 | $50,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 29.0154109002901 | 3,884±681 | $42,123 |
| Tract 29.0254109002902 | 2,817±631 | $46,991 |
| Tract 3054109003000 | 1,896±444 | $41,726 |
| Tract 3154109003100 | 4,786±776 | $49,824 |
| Tract 3254109003200 | 5,252±630 | $47,423 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wyoming County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 53rd of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 55 |
| Median household income | 44th of 55 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 55 |
| Median age | 23rd 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
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