368,989 seniors call West Virginia home — 20.7% of the population.
West Virginia has the largest senior population in the nation, with 37,416 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 42.7 years.
Seniors in West Virginia have a median household income of $58,569. About 10.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 38.5% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanawha County | 38,593 | 21.7% |
| 2 | Berkeley County | 19,045 | 15.1% |
| 3 | Cabell County | 18,247 | 19.6% |
| 4 | Wood County | 17,791 | 21.2% |
| 5 | Raleigh County | 16,012 | 21.7% |
| 6 | Monongalia County | 14,006 | 13.1% |
| 7 | Mercer County | 13,341 | 22.6% |
| 8 | Harrison County | 13,084 | 20.0% |
| 9 | Marion County | 11,095 | 19.8% |
| 10 | Putnam County | 11,038 | 19.3% |