Randolph County, West Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Randolph County, West Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Randolph County, West Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Randolph County, West Virginia. The estimated population of Randolph County, West Virginia is 28,150 people, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look at the total population in Randolph County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,150
 -2.13% -3.44%
2020
28,763
 -0.58% -
2019
28,930
 -0.46% -
2018
29,065
 -0.3% -
2017
29,152
 - -

Population of Randolph County, West Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.8%
96.1%
 -4.47%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.9%
 -15.79%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
0.3%
 +1,633.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Randolph County, West Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 +2.05% 42.5 -0.7% 47.2 +2.39%
2020 43.8 +0.23% 42.8 +0.94% 46.1 +1.32%
2019 43.7 +0.46% 42.4 -0.24% 45.5 +0.66%
2018 43.5 +0.93% 42.5 +0.95% 45.2 +0.44%
2017 43.1 - 42.1 - 45 -

The median age of Randolph County, West Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,501 -4.89% 1,595 -8.76% 1,423 1,448
10 to 19 1,676 -0.69% 1,543 -4.32% 1,662 1,468
20 to 29 2,018 -5.38% 1,609 -13.25% 1,911 1,403
30 to 39 1,825 +1.22% 1,617 -9.46% 1,843 1,462
40 to 49 1,970 -7.94% 1,628 -8.74% 1,809 1,487
50 to 59 2,183 -15.81% 2,073 -20.53% 1,856 1,673
60 to 69 2,003 +6.09% 1,900 +22.98% 2,125 2,372
70+ 1,745 +16.86% 2,266 -4.59% 2,050 2,158

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Randolph County, West Virginia is $47,343.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Randolph County.

  • Under 25
    $36,667.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,113.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,109.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,330.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Randolph County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Randolph County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Randolph County, West Virginia is currently $60,417.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.61% of households in Randolph County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Randolph County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Randolph County is $24,888.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Randolph County by the total population of Randolph County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Randolph County, West Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Randolph County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Randolph County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Randolph County over the age of 16 is 23,418.

Of those people, a total of 49.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Randolph County is 44.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,269 34.60% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 1,561 69.30% 19.00%
25 to 29 years 1,753 63.00% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 1,615 70.70% 17.00%
35 to 44 years 3,217 69.80% 16.60%
45 to 54 years 3,669 69.20% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 1,629 65.70% 7.30%
60 to 64 years 2,480 38.30% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 3,681 23.70% 1.30%
75 years and over 2,544 3.40% 10.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Randolph County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 21,645 49.60% 7.40%
Black or African American 319 34.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 63 68.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 84 51.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,300 46.50% 31.80%
Hispanic or Latino 192 54.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,578 49.60% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Randolph County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Randolph County is 10,518, with median earnings of $31,622.00.

Women in Randolph County, West Virginia earning approximately 63.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,518 $31,622.00
Male 5,617 $39,670.00
Female 4,901 $25,336.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 882 $54,268.00
Business and Financial 263 $58,641.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $38,819.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $47,035.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $54,196.00
Community and Social Service 119 $30,313.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 499 $40,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $14,781.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,040 $43,788.00
Healthcare Support 333 $11,971.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 185 $50,042.00
Food Preparation and Serving 607 $13,190.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 594 $13,100.00
Personal Care and Service 275 $18,173.00
Sales 995 $23,538.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,135 $29,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $25,577.00
Construction and Extraction 978 $52,629.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 448 $28,750.00
Production 458 $39,237.00
Transportation and Material Moving 528 $23,606.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 682 $67,753.00 200 $34,625.00
Business and Financial 136 $87,885.00 127 $58,207.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $107,647.00 36 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $64,911.00 43 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $0.00 20 $49,286.00
Community and Social Service 71 $19,191.00 48 $31,458.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 131 $43,507.00 368 $35,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $57,368.00 80 $13,991.00
Healthcare Practitioners 278 $62,635.00 762 $41,495.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 333 $11,971.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 185 $50,042.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 149 $15,563.00 458 $11,950.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 239 $27,721.00 355 $10,784.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $11,667.00 215 $23,458.00
Sales 554 $24,884.00 441 $18,650.00
Office and Administrative Support 286 $41,125.00 849 $25,709.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $36,250.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 877 $53,835.00 101 $29,276.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 406 $30,556.00 42 $0.00
Production 342 $40,000.00 116 $33,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 523 $23,486.00 5 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,065 households in Randolph County, with an average household size of 2.59 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,181 families in Randolph County with an average family size of 3.36 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,514 544 1,123 3,884
Average Household Size 3.28 4.24 3.75 1.21
Total Families 4,514 544 1,123 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.82 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 6,181 families in Randolph County, 11.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Randolph County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,180 housing units in Randolph County, West Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,065 76.37%
Vacant 3,115 23.63%

16.06% of the total 13,180 housing units in Randolph County are rental units. This is approximately 2,117 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,429 are occupied by the owner - or 56.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Randolph County is $686.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Randolph County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    519
  • Less than $500
    544
  • $500 to $999
    1,229
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    341
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in Randolph County is $116,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Randolph County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,043
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,538
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,039
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    977
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    563
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    113
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Randolph County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Randolph County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,292
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,023
  • 1950 to 1959
    997
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,242
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,411
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,834
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,921
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,001
  • 2010 to 2013
    459
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Randolph County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,029
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,416
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,820
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,800

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Randolph County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Randolph County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Randolph County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    481
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,218
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,467
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,729
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,300
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    385
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    789
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    218
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    81
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    378
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    508
  • 90 or more minutes
    390

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Randolph County, West Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Randolph County, West Virginia

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