Housing Units, Population and Cost Rank Measures for West Virginia
Here we explore the evolution and dynamics of the housing supply in West Virginia, the relative cost of West Virginia housing, the housing mix and the change in West Virginia population. Housing supply here is defined as the number of housing units (i.e: houses, condos, apartments etc..). For this analysis, the West Virginia population number we're most interested in is the 18 and over population since the under 18 population typically isn't a buyer or renter in the housing market. All data on this page comes from the Census ACS 1 year survey. Jump to West Virginia sections: housing units, housing cost, housing mix, population.
Housing Units and 18+ Population for West Virginia
The data below track the total number of housing units in West Virginia, the total 18 and over population in West Virginia and the ratio of the 18 and over West Virginia population to the number of housing units. Over the past 5 years, the number of West Virginia housing units increased by 1.18% while the 18 and over population decreased by 2.30%. As a result, the ratio of the 18 and over population to housing units decreased from 1.659 to 1.602. A lower population to housing units ratio means there are more housing units available per person in the region.
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Housing Units | 894,983 | +0.14% | +1.18% |
| West Virginia 18+ Population | 1,433,329 | -0.64% | -2.30% |
| West Virginia 18+ Pop. / Units | 1.602 | -0.013 | -0.057 |
West Virginia 18+ Population to Units Ratio Trends: West Virginia, US
West Virginia Housing Units and 18+ Population History
| Date | West Virginia Housing Units | West Virginia 18+ Population | West Virginia 18+ Pop. / Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 894,983 | 1,433,329 | 1.602 |
| 2018 | 893,742 | 1,442,607 | 1.614 |
| 2017 | 892,240 | 1,442,454 | 1.617 |
| 2016 | 886,710 | 1,454,219 | 1.640 |
| 2015 | 885,539 | 1,464,681 | 1.654 |
| 2014 | 884,574 | 1,467,126 | 1.659 |
| 2013 | 879,424 | 1,472,047 | 1.674 |
| 2012 | 882,800 | 1,471,193 | 1.666 |
| 2011 | 881,821 | 1,468,533 | 1.665 |
| 2010 | 882,213 | 1,467,290 | 1.663 |
| 2009 | 893,766 | 1,435,005 | 1.606 |
| 2008 | 886,419 | 1,429,095 | 1.612 |
| 2007 | 882,631 | 1,424,576 | 1.614 |
| 2005 | 872,203 | 1,391,259 | 1.595 |
West Virginia Relative Housing Cost Percentile by Price and Rent
This data shows where West Virginia falls in the distribution of home prices and rent compared to other states (and D.C.). The higher the percentile, the more expensive the region is compared to the rest of the country. In 2019, West Virginia was at the 1.96% percentile for home prices and the 1.96% percentile for the cost of rent. Over the past 5 years, West Virginia home prices have become less expensive compared to the rest of the country and rent in West Virginia has become less expensive over the past 5 years relative to the rest of the country.
West Virginia Home Price and Rent Percentile
| 2019 | 1 Year Change (delta) |
5 Year Change (delta) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Home Price Percentile | 1.96% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| West Virginia Rent Percentile | 1.96% | -3.92% | -1.96% |
West Virginia Trends in Home Price and Rent Percentile: West Virginia, US
West Virginia Home Price and Rent Percentile History
| Date | West Virginia Home Price Percentile | West Virginia Rent Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2018 | 1.96% | 5.88% |
| 2017 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 3.92% | 1.96% |
| 2015 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.96% | 3.92% |
| 2013 | 3.92% | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 3.92% | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2010 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2009 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2008 | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| 2007 | 3.92% | 3.92% |
| 2005 | 3.92% | 3.92% |
West Virginia Housing Units: Owner Occupied, Renter Occupied and Vacant
The data below shows the number of housing units in West Virginia by type. Over the past 5 years, the number of housing units held by owner occupiers increased by 0.72% while the total number of rented units in West Virginia decreased by 5.38%. Units that were vacant1 increased by 11.80% over the last 5 years.
West Virginia Changes in Owned, Rented and Vacant Units
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Owner Occ. Units | 534,568 | +0.36% | +0.72% |
| West Virginia Renter Occ. Units | 193,607 | -4.17% | -5.38% |
| West Virginia Vacant Units | 166,808 | +4.88% | +11.80% |
West Virginia Housing Share Trends: Owned, Rented and Vacant: Owned, Rented, Vacant
The chart below shows the share of each housing type in West Virginia as a fraction of total housing units.
West Virginia Owned, Rented and Vacant Units History
| Date | West Virginia Owner Occ. Units | West Virginia Renter Occ. Units | West Virginia Vacant Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 534,568 | 193,607 | 166,808 |
| 2018 | 532,674 | 202,029 | 159,039 |
| 2017 | 518,882 | 196,426 | 176,932 |
| 2016 | 523,078 | 199,047 | 164,585 |
| 2015 | 531,151 | 203,385 | 151,003 |
| 2014 | 530,755 | 204,620 | 149,199 |
| 2013 | 534,266 | 204,387 | 140,771 |
| 2012 | 533,758 | 207,786 | 141,256 |
| 2011 | 531,392 | 204,016 | 146,413 |
| 2010 | 553,429 | 188,511 | 140,273 |
| 2009 | 551,063 | 197,454 | 145,249 |
| 2008 | 552,651 | 196,935 | 136,833 |
| 2007 | 549,401 | 184,448 | 148,782 |
| 2005 | 558,289 | 182,413 | 131,501 |
West Virginia Population
This data shows the population of West Virginia for the under 18 category and the 18 and over category. In the last 5 years the under 18 population has decreased by 6.36% while the 18 and over population has decreased by 2.30%.The total population of West Virginia has decreased by 3.14% in the last 5 years.
Changes in West Virginia Population
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Population Under 18 | 358,818 | -1.21% | -6.36% |
| West Virginia Population 18+ | 1,433,329 | -0.64% | -2.30% |
| West Virginia Total Population | 1,792,147 | -0.76% | -3.14% |
West Virginia Population Age Share: Under 18, 18 and Over: 18+, Under 18
West Virginia Population History
| Date | West Virginia Population Under 18 | West Virginia Population 18+ | West Virginia Total Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 358,818 | 1,433,329 | 1,792,147 |
| 2018 | 363,225 | 1,442,607 | 1,805,832 |
| 2017 | 373,403 | 1,442,454 | 1,815,857 |
| 2016 | 376,883 | 1,454,219 | 1,831,102 |
| 2015 | 379,447 | 1,464,681 | 1,844,128 |
| 2014 | 383,200 | 1,467,126 | 1,850,326 |
| 2013 | 382,257 | 1,472,047 | 1,854,304 |
| 2012 | 384,220 | 1,471,193 | 1,855,413 |
| 2011 | 386,831 | 1,468,533 | 1,855,364 |
| 2010 | 386,683 | 1,467,290 | 1,853,973 |
| 2009 | 384,772 | 1,435,005 | 1,819,777 |
| 2008 | 385,373 | 1,429,095 | 1,814,468 |
| 2007 | 387,459 | 1,424,576 | 1,812,035 |
| 2005 | 380,491 | 1,391,259 | 1,771,750 |
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