West Virginia

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2021 Population
1.8M
0.353% 1-year decline
US Senator
Joe Manchin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Shelley Moore Capito
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
42.6
0.234% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
16.9%
1.25% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$50,884
5.93% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$128,800
4.55% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
708,287
0.787% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, West Virginia had a population of 1.8M people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $50,884. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Virginia declined from 1.81M to 1.8M, a −0.353% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,037 to $50,884, a 5.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Virginia are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), White (Hispanic) (0.853%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.764%).

2.47% of the households in West Virginia reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in West Virginia are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Virginia are American Public University System (14,306 degrees awarded in 2021), West Virginia University (6,623 degrees), and Marshall University (2,787 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Virginia was $128,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in West Virginia drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in West Virginia was 2 cars per household.

West Virginia borders Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

About the photo: Autumn sunrise scenery from the Bear Rocks area of the Dolly Sods Wilderness near Davis, West Virginia (USA). HDR composite from multiple exposures.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

West Virginia is home to a population of 1.8M people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.6% of West Virginia residents were born outside of the country (28.9k people).

In 2021, there were 27.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.64M people) in West Virginia than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 46.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Virginia are Spanish (17,109 households), Arabic (3,255 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (2,225 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 1,801,049 residents in West Virginia.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
904,551
Women
50.2%
896,498
Men
49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 1,801,049 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

99.2%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of West Virginia residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Virginia was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Virginia
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.64M ± 1.36k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    60.3k ± 1.38k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    46.8k ± 1.88k
1.68%
Hispanic Population
30.2k people

In 2021, there were 27.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.64M people) in West Virginia than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 46.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.68% of the people in West Virginia are hispanic (30.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,200 ± 1,151 people
  2. China
    1,989 ± 1,094 people
  3. Mexico
    1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
28.9k people
1.64%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
29.6k people

As of 2021, 1.6% of West Virginia residents (28.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Virginia was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    17,109 households (1%)
  2. Arabic
    3,255 households (0.191%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    2,225 households (0.13%)

2.47% of the households in West Virginia reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Virginia was Spanish. 1% of the households in West Virginia reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    44,542 ± 1,500
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    20,010 ± 1,166
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    16,452 ± 999

West Virginia has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of West Virginia employs 708k people. The largest industries in West Virginia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (51,479 people), Elementary & secondary schools (50,448 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (46,961 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($162,994), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($134,585), and Commercial & service industry machinery manufacturing ($97,324).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
339,877
Women
47.6%
374,030
Men
52.4%

The workforce of West Virginia in 2020 was 713,907 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 708,287 people working in West Virginia. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

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Occupations

708k
2021 Value
−0.787%
1 Year decline
± −0.787%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Virginia declined at a rate of −0.787%, from 714k employees to 708k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Virginia, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (22,299 people), Cashiers (22,070 people), and Registered nurses (18,821 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Virginia.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

708k
2021 Value
−0.787%
1 Year decline
± −0.787%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Virginia declined at a rate of −0.787%, from 714k employees to 708k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Virginia, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (51,479 people), Elementary & secondary schools (50,448 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (46,961 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Virginia, though some of these residents may live in West Virginia and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,016
Median earning men ± $481
$29,300
Median earning women ± $412

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,729), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,940), and Public Administration ($54,805).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,463), Wholesale Trade ($38,674), and Manufacturing ($38,492).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 30,248
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 17,302
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 15,126
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $26.5M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $22.3M
    Manufacturing
  3. $7.01M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $13.7B
  2. $6.8B
  3. $5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B
2020 Value in West Virginia
$114B
Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia
66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $11.9B
  2. $6.59B
  3. $5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The most partisan county was Grant County, WV with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for West Virginia
68.6% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in West Virginia
  1. 88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  2. 85.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 85.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in West Virginia was Grant County, WV with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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US Senators from West Virginia

Joe Manchin
Senator from West Virginia1
Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.
Shelley Moore Capito
Senator from West Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in West Virginia awarded 37,990 degrees. The student population of West Virginia in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 66,139 male students and 67,803 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Virginia are White (26,559 and 71.9%), followed by Black or African American (3,587 and 9.71%), Hispanic or Latino (2,696 and 7.3%), and Unknown (1,920 and 5.2%).

The largest universities in West Virginia by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (14,306 and 37.7%), West Virginia University (6,623 and 17.4%), and Marshall University (2,787 and 7.34%).

The most popular majors in West Virginia are General Business Administration & Management (3,885 and 10.2%), General Studies (3,018 and 7.94%), and Registered Nursing (1,666 and 4.39%).

The median tuition costs in West Virginia are $29,090 for private four year colleges, and $7,807 and $15,279 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in West Virginia, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 133,942 (49.4% men and 50.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 133,942 students enrolled in West Virginia, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 91,157 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 2,262 degree-majors awarded
  2. 835 degree-majors awarded
  3. 774 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Virginia was General Business Administration & Management with 2,262 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 14,306 degrees awarded
  2. 6,623 degrees awarded
  3. 2,787 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 14,306 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 18,558 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Virginia, which is 0.955 times less than the 19,432 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 26,559 degrees mean that there were 7.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,587 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,090) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($2,092) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West Virginia in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in West Virginia was $128,800 in 2021, which is 0.526 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,200 to $128,800, a 4.55% increase. The homeownership rate in West Virginia is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Virginia have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Virginia is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Virginia is $50,884. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in West Virginia was Jefferson County, WV with a value of $86,711, followed by Putnam County, WV and Berkeley County, WV, with respective values of $68,740 and $68,101.

In 2022, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in West Virginia. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.074%.

Property

$128,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,607
$525,945
Median Property Taxes
±$5,218

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Rent vs Own

73.9%
Homeownership
2021
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 73.9% of the housing units in West Virginia were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Virginia was Jefferson County, WV with a value of $86,711, followed by Putnam County, WV and Berkeley County, WV, with respective values of $68,740 and $68,101.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$50,884
Median Household Income
± $550
711k
Number of Households
± 6,382

In 2021, the median household income of the 711k households in West Virginia grew to $50,884 from the previous year's value of $48,037.

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Wage Distribution

0.447
2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia
0.441
2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.4%)
  2. Carpooled (8.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.66%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in West Virginia drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.3%) and those who worked at home (5.66%).

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Commute Time

26 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Virginia have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in West Virginia have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Virginia distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Virginia have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in West Virginia. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.074%.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Virginia (296k out of 1.75M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Virginia is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.3% of the children was living in poverty in West Virginia. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.8%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 330 in West Virginia. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 25.3 per 100,000 population.

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93.6% of the population of West Virginia has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1270 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1740 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 670 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,270 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,270 patients per year. This represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.42%
Uninsured
42.3%
Employer Coverage
22.6%
Medicaid
15.6%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
2%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Virginia grew by 3.9% from 6.18% to 6.42%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.7 in West Virginia.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.7% in West Virginia.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.1% in West Virginia.

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