Pendleton, WV County is a small rural county located in the eastern half of the state. It is home to 6,249 people and has a population density of 10 people per square mile as compared to 93 people per square mile for the US overall. Pendleton has many local businesses such as HoneyBaked Ham Company, Grandview Orchard, North Mountain Outfitters and Noah's Market Deli and Bakery. In addition to these businesses, there are several organizations in Pendleton including Pendleton Community Bank and Pendleton County Schools. Year-round outdoor activities include camping in Seneca State Forest and hiking at Smoke Hole Caverns and National Park. Local sporting events include softball games at Little League fields and basketball tournaments at local schools.
The population in Pendleton County is 6,249. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pendleton County is 51, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pendleton County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pendleton County
- 53.8% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 25.1% are married with children
- 8.8% have children, but are single
Race in Pendleton County
- 94.7% are White
- 3.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander