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Gilmer County

West Virginia · 7,408 residents · 338.503 sq mi
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Gilmer County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,883. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,408
+3%since 2000
from 7,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Gilmer County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,883
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,359
+47%since 2000
from $12,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,936)
Black0.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(50)
Asian0.6%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(383)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(6,026)
Black12.5%(923)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(244)
Asian0.4%(30)
Other1.8%(133)
Diversity Score39%(2,886)
Segregation Score9.3%(691)
Diversity Score
39
+628%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmer County, West Virginia?

Gilmer County, West Virginia has about 7,408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilmer County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Gilmer County, West Virginia earns about $42,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilmer County, West Virginia expensive?

In Gilmer County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmer County, West Virginia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gilmer County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilmer County, West Virginia?

About 12.7% of people in Gilmer County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilmer County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilmer County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9677.01Census Tract 9678Census Tract 9800
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 26351ZIP 26137ZIP 25267ZIP 26342ZIP 26443ZIP 26430ZIP 26384ZIP 26638ZIP 26611
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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