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Hampshire County

West Virginia · 23,093 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 $48,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,093
+14%since 2000
from 20,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+22%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K20K22K25K1990201020202024Hampshire County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,528
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,666 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,409
+71%since 2000
from $14,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(19,733)
Black0.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(112)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(770)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(21,655)
Black0.8%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(337)
Asian0.3%(61)
Other1.4%(330)
Diversity Score9.8%(2,257)
Segregation Score32%(7,379)
Diversity Score
10
+156%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

Hampshire County, West Virginia has about 23,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampshire County, West Virginia earns about $48,528 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 $155,300, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

About 12.3% 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 14.3% 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 6,595 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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