West Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for West Virginia
West Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
1,778,373
Median Age
42.7
Male Median
41.5
Female Median
44.1
West Virginia Population Growth
West Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.4%%.
-3.4%% Growth
West Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
West Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.7 | 1,778,373 |
| 2023 | 42.7 | 1,784,462 |
| 2022 | 42.6 | 1,792,967 |
| 2021 | 42.6 | 1,801,049 |
| 2020 | 42.7 | 1,807,426 |
| 2019 | 42.5 | 1,817,305 |
| 2018 | 42.4 | 1,829,054 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | 1,836,843 |
| 2016 | 41.9 | 1,846,092 |
| 2015 | 41.8 | 1,851,420 |
| 2014 | 41.6 | 1,853,881 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 1,853,619 |
| 2012 | 41.3 | 1,850,481 |
| 2011 | 41.1 | 1,846,372 |
| 2010 | 41.1 | 1,840,802 |
West Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 21.0% |
Dependency Ratios for West Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for West Virginia
The median age in West Virginia is 42.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of West Virginia is 1,778,373.
In West Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in West Virginia is aging.