Pendleton County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in West Virginia

The population of Pendleton County, West Virginia is 6,111 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $61,738, the median home value is $178,600, and the median age is 50.8.

The population of Pendleton County has declined 22.6% since 2010 (7,676 → 5,944), a -1.81% annualized rate.

Pendleton County within West Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,111

Population

-1.81%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,738

Median Income

$178,600

Median Home Value

Pendleton County covers 696 sq mi of land at 8.8 people per square mile.

About Pendleton County, WV

Age is the most distinctive thing about Pendleton County: a median age of 50.8, older than the national median. With 6,111 residents, Pendleton County is a county in West Virginia.

Median household income is $61,738, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $178,600, with typical rent around $754.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 20.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.7%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Pendleton County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Pendleton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pendleton County had a population of 7,676 in 2010 and 5,944 in 2024, a -22.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,676 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.76%.

Pendleton County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

5,944

Population (2024)

7,676

Population (2010)

7,676

Peak (2010)

-1.76%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	7,676	-	-	estimate
2011	7,539	-137	-1.78%	estimate
2012	7,474	-65	-0.86%	estimate
2013	7,381	-93	-1.24%	estimate
2014	7,233	-148	-2.01%	estimate
2015	7,106	-127	-1.76%	estimate
2016	6,994	-112	-1.58%	estimate
2017	6,978	-16	-0.23%	estimate
2018	6,976	-2	-0.03%	estimate
2019	6,960	-16	-0.23%	estimate
2020	6,129	-831	-11.94%	estimate
2021	6,093	-36	-0.59%	estimate
2022	6,051	-42	-0.69%	estimate
2023	5,998	-53	-0.88%	estimate
2024	5,944	-54	-0.90%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.9%
Black or African American	2.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

50.8

Median Age

48.5%

Female

51.5%

Male

29.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

4.4%

15–19

4.8%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

7.9%

35–44

10.5%

45–54

10.9%

55–59

8.8%

60–64

7.4%

65–74

15.8%

75–84

10.7%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 15.5% · Seniors (65+): 29.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,738+$3,821 vs state
Mean household income	$67,231
Per-capita income	$28,783
Poverty rate	9.0%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	48.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.9%

Manufacturing

16.1%

Construction

14.8%

Agriculture

8.5%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Education & health care

4.5%

Retail trade

3.7%

Public administration

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Pendleton County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

84.6%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

30.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$178,600+$23,000 vs state

Median home value

$754

Median rent

82.5%

Homeownership rate

3,708

Total housing units

62.0%

Occupied

38.0%

Vacant

17.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.8%

With health insurance

80.4%

With broadband internet

50.5%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

18.8%

With a disability

98.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.2%

High School+

20.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pendleton County, West Virginia has a population of 6,111 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 9 people per square mile.

The population of Pendleton County has declined 22.6% since 2010 (7,676 → 5,944), a -1.81% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pendleton County, West Virginia is $61,738, with mean (average) household income of $67,231 and per-capita income of $28,783. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pendleton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.9%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pendleton County, West Virginia is 50.8 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

The median home value in Pendleton County is $178,600 and median monthly rent is $754. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,708 total housing units, 38.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pendleton County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Pendleton County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.