Wetzel County, West Virginia is a rural county located in the northern portion of the state. It is home to 14,629 people and has a population density of 42 people per square mile - much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Wetzel County offers many activities for both its year-round residents and visiting guests alike. Local businesses include restaurants, shops, and other services such as auto repair. There are also various outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year round such as hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. Other organizations in Wetzel County include the local library, historical society and arts center. Sporting events such as baseball games are also popular among locals, with high school teams playing against each other regularly throughout the year.
The population in Wetzel County is 14,629. There are 41 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wetzel County is 46.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wetzel County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wetzel County
- 47.5% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 23.7% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Wetzel County
- 97.5% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander