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Randolph County, West Virginia had an estimated 27,190 residents on July 1, 2024, down 2.7 percent since the 2020 census base of 27,932, across 1,040 square miles. County output reached $1.14 bn in 2024, 650 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 46 7(a) approvals worth $9.2 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Randolph County
How many people live in Randolph County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202427,576
- Households10,678
- Average household size2.58
- Median household income$52,757
- Median age44.4
- Median gross rent$821 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$144,800
- Home value to household income2.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income18.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher19.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over20,279
- Population under 185,060
- Share under 1818.3 percent
- Population 65 and over6,291
- Share 65 and over22.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6416,225
- Civilian labor force11,744
- Unemployment rate7.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over52.2 percent
- Rank by population among West Virginia counties21st of 55
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1559th of 3,222
Randolph County is the 21st largest of 55 West Virginia counties by population. A median home costs 2.7 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 22.8 percent against 18.3 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Randolph County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202427,190
- Census 2020 base population27,932
- Population change since the 2020 census base-2.66 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-169
- Births, 2024251
- Deaths, 2024387
- Natural change, 2024-136
- Net domestic migration, 2024-42
- Net international migration, 20249
- Total net migration, 2024-33
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-44
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2674th of 3,144
The county has lost 2.66 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Randolph County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving453
- People arriving, from those returns775
- Tax returns filed by households leaving516
- Net household movement-63
- Adjusted gross income arriving$25.8 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$3.9 m
- Average income of an arriving household$56,845
- Average income of a leaving household$42,264
- Largest single originBarbour County (52 households)
- Largest single destinationBarbour County (62 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 52 | 103 | $1.6 m |
| Upshur County | 32 | 63 | $1.3 m |
| Tucker County | 26 | 43 | $1.1 m |
Households arriving report $14,581 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Barbour County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Randolph County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.14 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.10 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.8 percent
- GDP change over five years19.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the West Virginia areas BEA publishes22nd of 55
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1732nd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$41,507
Output grew 3.8 percent in the latest year and 19.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Randolph County
- Covered employment, annual average10,467
- Establishments reporting1,002
- Average annual pay$45,695
- Average weekly wage$879
- Retail trade, employment1,252
- Retail trade, average annual pay$34,646
- Manufacturing, employment960
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$42,854
- Accommodation and food services, employment806
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$19,753
- Transportation and warehousing, employment482
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$79,177
- Other services, except public administration, employment294
- Construction, employment272
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,252 | 129 | $34,646 |
| Manufacturing | 960 | 32 | $42,854 |
| Accommodation and food services | 806 | 68 | $19,753 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 482 | 44 | $79,177 |
| Other services, except public administration | 294 | 60 | $33,486 |
| Construction | 272 | 79 | $48,406 |
| Finance and insurance | 260 | 39 | $60,012 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 242 | 80 | $66,026 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,252 jobs, 12.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Randolph County?
- Establishments, all industries650
- Employment at those establishments8,790
- Annual payroll$351.6 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents23.6
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Randolph County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20243
- Declared construction value permitted$462,641
- Single family units authorized3
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$154,214
- Units authorized per 1,000 households0.3
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Randolph County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded46
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$9.2 m
- Average 7(a) approval$201,043
- Median 7(a) approval$95,000
- 10th percentile approval$20,000
- 90th percentile approval$545,500
- Largest single approval$1,185,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)246
- Jobs per approval5.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active5
- Distinct industries receiving approvals27
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer21.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms10
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter33
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Most active lenderCitizens Bank of West Virginia, Inc (22)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$1.6 m
- Average 504 approval$801,500
- Median 504 approval$801,500
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval12.5
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved15.6
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$10.9 m
The average approval of $201,043 sits well above the median of $95,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 21.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Randolph County
Do SBA loans in Randolph County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded12
- Paid in full12
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Paid in full12
- Status: Exempt from disclosure27
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 12 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Randolph County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending10
- Elkins, approvals24
- Beverly, approvals9
- Huttonsville, approvals4
- Valley Bend, approvals2
- Coalton, approvals2
- Barrackville, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Elkins | 24 | $4,021,400 |
| Beverly | 9 | $875,600 |
| Huttonsville | 4 | $2,025,000 |
| Valley Bend | 2 | $345,000 |
| Coalton | 2 | $105,000 |
| Barrackville | 1 | $1,000,000 |
| Elkin | 1 | $631,000 |
| Mill Creek | 1 | $200,000 |
| 2 other borrower cities | 2 | $45,000 |
Elkins accounts for 24 approvals against 9 in Beverly. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Randolph County
How large is Randolph County?
- Land area1,040 sq mi
- Rank by land area among West Virginia counties1st of 55
- Width, east to west50.2 mi
- Height, north to south50.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land27
- Establishments per square mile0.63
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Randolph County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Randolph County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 540175
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP8
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Randolph County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Randolph County (community 540175), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Randolph County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202427,576
- Households10,678
- Average household size2.58
- Median household income$52,757
- Median age44.4
Common questions
Randolph County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Randolph County, West Virginia?
The Census Bureau estimates 27,190 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 27,576, in 10,678 households, ranking 21st of 55 West Virginia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Randolph County's population growing?
The population has fallen 2.66 percent since the 2020 census base of 27,932, to 27,190 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 251 births against 387 deaths, with net migration of -33. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Randolph County?
$52,757. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $144,800, which is 2.7 times income, and median gross rent is $821 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Randolph County?
650 establishments, employing 8,790 people with an annual payroll of $351.6 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Randolph County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,252 jobs, 12.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 10,467 jobs at an average annual pay of $45,695, or $879 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Randolph County?
46 7(a) approvals totaling $9.2 m since FY2020, across 5 lenders, with a median approval of $95,000, plus 2 504 approvals worth $1.6 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Randolph County?
3 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $462,641. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Randolph County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Randolph County come from?
The largest single origin is Barbour County, with 52 households. Arriving households report an average income of $56,845 against $42,264 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Randolph County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Randolph County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Randolph.
16 Census places lie wholly or partly in Randolph County. 14 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked. The rest are named here and not linked, because the American Community Survey and the SBA record between them do not carry enough about them to write an honest page. A place existing is itself worth knowing, so nothing in the county is left out.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins | city | 6,811 | 24 | Wholly in this county |
| Valley Bend | CDP | 661 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Mill Creek | town | 659 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Beverly | town | 629 | 9 | Wholly in this county |
| Valley Head | CDP | 462 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Montrose | town | 295 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| East Dailey | CDP | 292 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton) | town | 280 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Huttonsville | town | 225 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Norton | CDP | 196 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Harman | town | 119 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Dailey | CDP | 23 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bowden | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Helvetia | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Pickens | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Whitmer | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 4 of the county's 46 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Randolph County, the largest being Coalton (2), Barrackville (1), Elkin (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.