Market insights · West Virginia
Wetzel County, WV: growth, migration and housing
Wetzel County has 13,734 residents, down 4.7% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 287 households moved in and 297 moved out (-10 net), while a net $2.6M of income left. Median household income is $56,836, the median home $107,900 and median rent $688 a month.
In West Virginia: 41st of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 30th of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 25th of 55 counties for median household income · 45th of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wetzel County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler County, WV | 62 | $2.4M |
| Marshall County, WV | 27 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wetzel County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler County, WV | 55 | $2.7M |
| Marshall County, WV | 34 | $1.8M |
| Monongalia County, WV | 25 | $1.4M |
| Ohio County, WV | 22 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.