2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,131
Wirt County is a small rural county in West Virginia with a population of 5,131. The median household income is $54,688, 16% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.3%, median home value is $112,800, and 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 33% below the national average.
Population
5,131
2023 estimate
Rank #2891 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,688
Household
Rank #2373 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$112,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2697 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2551 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% below West Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Poverty Rate
5% below West Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below West Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,792
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
20% below West Virginia avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below West Virginia avg·38% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above West Virginia avg·18% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below West Virginia avg·17% above national avg
Housing Units
2,723
Households
2,071
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$888
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% below West Virginia avg·33% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above West Virginia avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.3%
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