Tucker County, WV is a rural area in West Virginia with a population of 6,822 and a population density of 16 people per square mile. This county has a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events to offer its residents. Local businesses include Foltz's General Store, No Foolin' Around Antiques & Collectibles, and Sweet Serenity Boutique. For outdoor activities year-round, the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers hiking trails and camping spots for all seasons. Organizations such as the Tucker Valley Community Center provide opportunities for students to learn about their local environment through field trips and interactive learning experiences. Finally, local sporting events include annual bike races like the Tour de Tucker cycling event that starts in Parsons every August.
The population in Tucker County is 6,822. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tucker County is 51, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tucker County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tucker County
- 50.2% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 7.2% have children, but are single
Race in Tucker County
- 97.6% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander