Taylor County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in West Virginia

The population of Taylor County, West Virginia is 16,543 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $56,807, the median home value is $144,000, and the median age is 44.2.

The population of Taylor County has declined 2.6% since 2010 (16,876 → 16,438), a -0.19% annualized rate.

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

16,543

Population

-0.19%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$56,807

Median Income

$144,000

Median Home Value

Taylor County covers 173 sq mi of land at 95.8 people per square mile.

About Taylor County, WV

Taylor County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 16,543. It ranks #35 among counties in West Virginia by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Taylor County is $56,807, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $144,000, with monthly rent averaging $672. The homeownership rate of 82.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Taylor County reflects 17.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.

Taylor County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Taylor County had a population of 16,876 in 2010 and 16,438 in 2024, a -2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,091 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.

16,438

Population (2024)

16,876

Population (2010)

17,091

Peak (2014)

-0.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,876	-	-	estimate
2011	16,919	+43	+0.25%	estimate
2012	16,960	+41	+0.24%	estimate
2013	16,978	+18	+0.11%	estimate
2014	17,091	+113	+0.67%	estimate
2015	16,920	-171	-1.00%	estimate
2016	16,952	+32	+0.19%	estimate
2017	16,907	-45	-0.27%	estimate
2018	16,820	-87	-0.51%	estimate
2019	16,707	-113	-0.67%	estimate
2020	16,693	-14	-0.08%	estimate
2021	16,534	-159	-0.95%	estimate
2022	16,386	-148	-0.90%	estimate
2023	16,385	-1	-0.01%	estimate
2024	16,438	+53	+0.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.6%
Black or African American	1.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

4.2%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

13.6%

55–59

7.8%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

12.7%

75–84

6.5%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,807$-1,110 vs state
Mean household income	$75,742
Per-capita income	$31,241
Poverty rate	9.1%-2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.1%
Employment-to-population	48.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.3%

Construction

10.6%

Public administration

9.5%

Retail trade

8.2%

Finance & real estate

8.1%

Education & health care

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

Manufacturing

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Taylor County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

76.8%

Public transit

6.2%

Work from home

25.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$144,000$-11,600 vs state

Median home value

$672

Median rent

82.9%

Homeownership rate

7,440

Total housing units

89.1%

Occupied

10.9%

Vacant

17.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.0%

With health insurance

89.0%

With broadband internet

23.1%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

20.2%

With a disability

99.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.4%

High School+

17.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Taylor County, West Virginia has a population of 16,543 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 96 people per square mile.

The population of Taylor County has declined 2.6% since 2010 (16,876 → 16,438), a -0.19% annualized rate.

The median household income in Taylor County, West Virginia is $56,807, with mean (average) household income of $75,742 and per-capita income of $31,241. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Taylor County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.6%), Black or African American (1.2%), 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 Taylor County, West Virginia is 44.2 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Taylor County is $144,000 and median monthly rent is $672. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,440 total housing units, 10.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Taylor County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

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