Pendleton County Summary

Life in Pendleton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pendleton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pendleton County:

  • The population in Pendleton County is 6,249.

  • The median home value in Pendleton County is $135,600.

  • The median income in Pendleton County is $46,506.

  • The median rent in Pendleton County is $586.

  • The unemployment rate in Pendleton County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Pendleton County is 16.1%.

Cities & Towns in Pendleton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pendleton County

Franklin, WV Population 402

Brandywine, WV Population 198

Map Of Pendleton County

Pendleton County Demographics

Population over time in Pendleton County

The current population in Pendleton County is 6,249. The population has decreased -10.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 6,249 -10.3%
2020 6,968 -0.5%
2019 7,001 -

Gender in Pendleton County

  • Pendleton County is 49.4% female with 3,089 female residents.

  • Pendleton County is 50.6% male with 3,160 male residents.

Female
49.4% (3,089)
Male
50.6% (3,160)
Gender Pendleton County WV USA
Female 49.4% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 50.6% 49.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Pendleton County

Pendleton County is:

  • 94.7% White with 6,681 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 239 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 8 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 27 Other residents.

  • 0.5% Two Or More with 37 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.9% Hispanic with 64 Hispanic residents.

White
94.7% (6,681)
African American
3.4% (239)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (8)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (27)
Two Or More
0.5% (37)
Hispanic
0.9% (64)

Table: Pendleton County By Race

Race Pendleton County WV USA
White 94.7% 91.2% 59.4%
African American 3.4% 3.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.5% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 0.9% 1.7% 18.4%

Household Income For Pendleton County, West Virginia

  • 4.5% of households in Pendleton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Pendleton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Pendleton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Pendleton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Pendleton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Pendleton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Pendleton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Pendleton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Pendleton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.2% of households in Pendleton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (281)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (308)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.2% (1,015)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.3% (766)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (956)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (1,208)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (942)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.4% (460)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (238)
$200,000 or more
1.2% (72)
Income Pendleton County WV USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 9.0% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 6.2% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.2% 13.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.3% 11.6% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 14.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 17.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 11.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.4% 10.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 3.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 2.7% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pendleton County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 52.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed high school / ged.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pendleton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (374)
9-12th Grade
10% (624)
High School / GED
52% (3,249)
Some College
11% (687)
Associate's Degree
4% (249)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (749)
Master's Degree
4% (249)
Professional Degree
1% (62)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Pendleton County WV USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 4%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 52% 41% 26%
Some College 11% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 12% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 6% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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