Brooke County is located in West Virginia and has a population of 22,603. This county is quite densely populated compared to the US average population density of 93 people per square mile, as the county has 243 people per square mile. There are many businesses, organizations, activities and events available for residents of this county. The Brooke County Public Library is a great place to grab a book or use the computers for research. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of year-round activities such as fishing, hunting and camping in local state parks. Sports lovers can enjoy soccer games at the Brooke High School stadium or visit the Wellsburg Bowling Alley. Furthermore, there are several annual events that bring the community together including parades, festivals and fairs.
The population in Brooke County is 22,603. There are 253 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brooke County is 46.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brooke County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brooke County
- 47.8% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 23.2% are married with children
- 15.2% have children, but are single
Race in Brooke County
- 95.8% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander