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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Wirt County

West Virginia · 5,717 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 $36,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,717
−3%since 2000
from 5,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.4
+17%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wirt County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.3%(303)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.5%(314)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(364)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(364)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.5%(259)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.3%(586)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.6%(723)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418%(1,031)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.4%(879)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.1%(578)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.1%(234)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.4%(82)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,705
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,748 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,438
+32%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,771)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(5,610)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.1%(62)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American23.5%(1,353)
German23%(1,325)
Irish12.4%(713)
English9.3%(533)
Scottish3.1%(179)
Dutch2.6%(149)
Italian2.1%(122)
Czech0.8%(44)
Brazilian0.5%(31)
West Indian0.5%(27)
French0.4%(23)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.3%(20)
Norwegian0.3%(18)
Welsh0.3%(15)
Polish0.2%(14)
Romanian0.2%(14)
Greek0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 5,717 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wirt County, West Virginia earns about $36,705 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Wirt County, West Virginia?

About 11.0% 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 19.2% 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 525 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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