West Virginia has a population of approximately 1,801,049 and experiences a population change rate of -0.40%. The population density is 74.9 / sq mi .

The median household income for West Virginia is $50,884, with 711,352 households and an average household size of 2.47.

The median value of a home in West Virginia is $139,700 with an appreciation rate of 12.30%. 61.20% of housing in the state is owned while 21.57% is rented.

The cost of living in West Virginia is 83.6 %.

The unemployment rate in West Virginia is 3.40%, and recent job growth is at -0.02%. Future job growth is projected at 35.70%.

The sales tax rate in West Virginia is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 6.50% .

School expenditures in West Virginia are $13,438, and the school ratio is 13.6:1.

The average high temperature in July is 83.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.9 inches per year, with 32.8 inches of snow per year.