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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hampshire County

West Virginia · 20,203 residents · 640.402 sq mi
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Hampshire County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,666. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,203
+22%since 1990
from 16,498 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+12%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K18K20K22K25K1990201020202024Hampshire County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,666
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,753 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,851
+49%since 1990
from $9,996 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
18.9% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(16,291)
Black0.9%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(53)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score3.9%(641)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(19,733)
Black0.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(112)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score3.8%(770)
4
−2%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.2 min
+8%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

Hampshire County, West Virginia has about 20,203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hampshire County, West Virginia earns about $31,666 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampshire County, West Virginia expensive?

In Hampshire County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hampshire County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.3% of people in Hampshire County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampshire County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampshire County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,705 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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