Taylor County, WV Demographics
Taylor County, WV is the 35th most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 16,705 residents across 173 square miles. That is about 97 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 16,705 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 173 sq mi |
| Density | 97 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Taylor County compares to the US
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Central Location: Taylor County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Taylor County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9647 | 4,807 | 42.1 | 114 |
| Census Tract 9646 | 4,771 | 45.2 | 105 |
| Census Tract 9648 | 4,748 | 51.4 | 92 |
| Census Tract 9649 | 2,379 | 34.0 | 70 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.