Randolph County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in West Virginia

The population of Randolph County, West Virginia is 27,782 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $55,057, the median home value is $137,800, and the median age is 44.2.

The population of Randolph County has declined 7.4% since 2010 (29,360 → 27,190), a -0.55% annualized rate.

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

27,782

Population

-0.55%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,057

Median Income

$137,800

Median Home Value

Randolph County covers 1,040 sq mi of land at 26.7 people per square mile.

About Randolph County, WV

Among US counties, Randolph County stands out first on household income: a median of $55,057, below the US median of $78,538. With 27,782 residents, Randolph County is a county in West Virginia. It ranks #20 among counties in West Virginia by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,057, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $137,800, with typical rent around $807.

Roughly 19.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Randolph County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Randolph County had a population of 29,360 in 2010 and 27,190 in 2024, a -7.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,519 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.54%.

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

27,190

Population (2024)

29,360

Population (2010)

29,519

Peak (2013)

-0.54%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	29,360	-	-	estimate
2011	29,432	+72	+0.25%	estimate
2012	29,388	-44	-0.15%	estimate
2013	29,519	+131	+0.45%	estimate
2014	29,371	-148	-0.50%	estimate
2015	29,209	-162	-0.55%	estimate
2016	29,038	-171	-0.59%	estimate
2017	28,896	-142	-0.49%	estimate
2018	28,823	-73	-0.25%	estimate
2019	28,670	-153	-0.53%	estimate
2020	27,892	-778	-2.71%	estimate
2021	27,902	+10	+0.04%	estimate
2022	27,539	-363	-1.30%	estimate
2023	27,359	-180	-0.65%	estimate
2024	27,190	-169	-0.62%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.7%
Black or African American	1.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

46.8%

Female

53.2%

Male

22.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

5.0%

10–14

5.1%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

8.6%

65–74

12.9%

75–84

7.4%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 22.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,057$-2,860 vs state
Mean household income	$69,817
Per-capita income	$28,277
Poverty rate	10.6%-1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	46.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.8%

Construction

8.4%

Manufacturing

7.7%

Education & health care

7.6%

Public administration

7.2%

Information

5.8%

Retail trade

5.2%

Finance & real estate

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Randolph County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

76.4%

Public transit

7.0%

Work from home

20.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$137,800$-17,800 vs state

Median home value

$807

Median rent

77.1%

Homeownership rate

13,090

Total housing units

79.3%

Occupied

20.7%

Vacant

22.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.6%

With health insurance

85.0%

With broadband internet

20.3%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

14.8%

With a disability

98.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

19.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Randolph County, West Virginia has a population of 27,782 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 27 people per square mile.

The population of Randolph County has declined 7.4% since 2010 (29,360 → 27,190), a -0.55% annualized rate.

The median household income in Randolph County, West Virginia is $55,057, with mean (average) household income of $69,817 and per-capita income of $28,277. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Randolph County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.7%), Black or African American (1.5%), 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 Randolph County, West Virginia is 44.2 years. Residents are 46.8% female and 53.2% male.

The median home value in Randolph County is $137,800 and median monthly rent is $807. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,090 total housing units, 20.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Randolph County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

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