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Wirt County

West Virginia · 4,879 residents (2025 est.) · 232.511 sq mi
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#41Highest homeownership rateof 3,14487.8%#143Fastest shrinkingof 3,135-6.1%
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Wirt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,867. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,053
−14%since 2000
from 5,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 24 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+22%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,879 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wirt County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(246)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(330)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(288)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(295)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(296)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(438)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(556)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(643)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(794)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.3%(725)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(368)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(74)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,867
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,748 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,269
+88%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+7%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wirt County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,771)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,873)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other3.3%(169)
Diversity Score
9
+49%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
8
+36%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Korean0.2%(11)
Ancestry
American17.7%(893)
English13.4%(678)
German11.7%(593)
Irish5.6%(284)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(164)
Scottish2.8%(140)
Norwegian1.1%(55)
Italian1%(50)
French0.8%(42)
Hungarian0.7%(33)
Polish0.5%(25)
Czech0.5%(23)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(13)
Danish0.2%(9)
Swedish0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(442)
Married62.3%(1,291)
Widowed4.1%(86)
Divorced12.3%(254)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(397)
Married55%(1,164)
Widowed14.1%(298)
Divorced12.1%(257)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wirt County, West Virginia?

Wirt County, West Virginia has about 5,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wirt County, West Virginia earns about $49,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wirt County, West Virginia expensive?

In Wirt County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Wirt County, West Virginia?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wirt County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.8% of people in Wirt County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wirt County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wirt County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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ZIP 26143ZIP 26160
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