Wetzel County, West Virginia Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

14,078

Diversity Score

11.9

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.7%%

Wetzel County, West Virginia Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Wetzel County, West Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)13,19793.7%
Two or More Races5834.1%
Hispanic or Latino1961.4%
Other Race700.5%
Black / African American260.2%
Asian60.0%
Native American00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Wetzel County, West Virginia

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wetzel County, West Virginia is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Wetzel County, West Virginia has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 11.9/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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