West Virginia
July 31, 2025 2025-07-31 3:33
West Virginia
The Mountain State features Appalachian mountain terrain throughout. Known for coal mining, chemical production, and tourism with rural character.
Capital: Charleston
Population: 1.76 million
Electoral Votes: 4
Governor: Patrick Morrisey (Republican)
Largest City: Charleston
State Website: wv.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 6/20/1863
Minimum Wage: $8.75
Motto: “Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)”
Nickname: The Mountain State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 42.9 years
Male: 49.2%
Female: 50.8%
Economic Data
Average Income: $50,573
Income Rank: 50
Poverty Rate: 16%
Annual Budget: $15 billion
Largest Private Employer: WVU Medicine
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $129,100
Average Rent: $755
Property Tax Rate: 0.58%
Home Owners: 73.4%
Renters: 26.6%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 86.5%
Some College: 25.3%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 8.9%
Education Ranking: 46
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 47
Crime Rate: 302.6 per 100k
Population Density: 73.9 per sq mi
