County profile · West Virginia
Randolph County, WV market data
How Randolph County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,882
- −3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 10,678
- Median household income
- $52,757
- +21.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $144,800
- Jobs located here
- 10,659
- Highest market score
- 59
- Coffee shops and cafes, #631 of 2,063 scored counties
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What this means
Randolph County has an estimated 26,882 people and 10,678 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Randolph County declined 3.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Randolph County is $52,757, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 21.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Randolph County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Of the business types scored in Randolph County, coffee shops and cafes (59), bakeries and dessert shops (58) and home repair companies (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For coffee shops and cafes, that ranks #631 of 2,063 scored counties.
Randolph County is part of the Elkins area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for child care centers and preschools (62% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Randolph County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Randolph County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #631 of 2,063 | 5 | 4.7 | $6.8M | 184 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #599 of 1,889 | 5 | 4.7 | $6.8M | 164 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #641 of 2,057 | 6 | 5.6 | $4.4M | 182 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #676 of 2,176 | 12 | 11.2 | Index only | 219 | 3 |
| Real estate | 53 | #906 of 2,229 | 16 | 15.0 | Index only | 207 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 38 | #1,432 of 2,070 | 9 | 8.4 | $6.5M | 70 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,675 of 2,402 | 28 | 26.2 | $2.1M | 61 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,642 of 2,200 | 14 | 13.1 | $567K | 65 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,441 of 1,886 | 10 | 9.4 | $1M | 105 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 36 | #1,609 of 2,088 | 10 | 9.4 | $591K | 89 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 33 | #1,711 of 2,272 | 21 | 19.7 | $1.2M | 94 | 12 |
| Pizza | 31 | #1,769 of 2,090 | 13 | 12.2 | $2.6M | 51 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,823 of 2,222 | 18 | 16.9 | $1.9M | 62 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 30 | #1,267 of 1,490 | 5 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 86 | 3 |
| Gyms | 29 | #1,511 of 1,792 | 6 | 5.6 | $985K | 76 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 28 | #2,009 of 2,358 | 15 | 14.0 | $1.9M | 81 | 20 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 27 | #2,123 of 2,405 | 105 | 98.3 | $324K | 87 | 42 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,166 of 2,394 | 61 | 57.1 | $169K | 111 | 29 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 25 | #1,474 of 1,656 | 8 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 72 | 13 |
| Physical therapy | 23 | #1,297 of 1,422 | 5 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 86 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,987 of 2,261 | 13 | 12.2 | $4.5M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,030 of 2,210 | 21 | 19.7 | $830K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 22 | #2,274 of 2,385 | 46 | 43.1 | $178K | 84 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,920 of 2,087 | 16 | 15.0 | $1.1M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 20 | #2,269 of 2,401 | 42 | 39.3 | $208K | 78 | 17 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,240 of 2,339 | 26 | 24.3 | $315K | 73 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,317 of 2,405 | 56 | 52.4 | $607K | 91 | 24 |
| Auto repair shops | 18 | #2,283 of 2,378 | 24 | 22.5 | $365K | 82 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 13 | #1,304 of 1,327 | 5 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 57 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 12 | #1,262 of 1,302 | 5 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 66 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 11 | #1,299 of 1,356 | 7 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 7 | #1,594 of 1,611 | 10 | 9.4 | $367K | 37 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 6 | #1,316 of 1,328 | 9 | 8.4 | $910K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $455K | 67 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $2M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 116 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $8.8M | 186 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $4.6M | 156 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $5.8M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $4.6M | 273 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2.7M | 312 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2.6M | 97 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $26.5M | Too few | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $5.9M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Randolph County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.8M | $820 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $28.9M | $2,705 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $34M | $3,184 | 78 |
| Groceries | $58.2M | $5,452 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.2M | $767 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.7M | $344 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.9M | $553 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.3M | $965 | 75 |
| Pets | $7.9M | $744 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.4M | $1,632 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $24.8M | $2,325 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $26.5M | $2,479 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.7M | $1,285 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $143.4M | $13,432 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Randolph County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,882−3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 10,678
- Median age
- 44.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,040 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 27
- Median household income
- $52,757+21.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,437
- Median home value
- $144,800
- Jobs located here
- 10,659
- Daytime population
- 26,808Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Randolph County, WV growing?
Population estimates put Randolph County at 26,882 people in 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 10,678 households. Median household income rose 21.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Randolph County, WV spend?
Households in Randolph County spend about $143.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $58.2M on groceries and $34M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Randolph County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Randolph County, WV?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Randolph County are for coffee shops and cafes (59), bakeries and dessert shops (58) and home repair companies (58). Randolph County ranks #631 of 2,063 scored counties for coffee shops and cafes.
How does Randolph County, WV compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Randolph County is $52,757 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $144,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Randolph County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for child care centers and preschools (62% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Randolph County, each ranked against other counties.
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