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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wirt County

West Virginia · 5,873 residents · 232.511 sq mi
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Wirt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,748. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
5,873
+13%since 1990
from 5,192 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+10%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wirt County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,748
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,951 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,000
+72%since 1990
from $8,163 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.6%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−18%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,160)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score1.7%(87)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,771)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score1.7%(101)
Diversity Score
2
+2%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 32.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wirt County, West Virginia?

Wirt County, West Virginia has about 5,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wirt County, West Virginia earns about $30,748 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Wirt County, West Virginia?

About 9.9% 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 19.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 681 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 301.02
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 26143ZIP 26160
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