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Wirt County

West Virginia · 5,194 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 $45,315. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,500. With a median age of 47.4, 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 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,194
−12%since 2000
from 5,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+25%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wirt County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,315
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,748 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,776
+70%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score1.7%(101)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,999)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(79)
Diversity Score5.2%(268)
Segregation Score5.8%(299)
Diversity Score
5
+202%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wirt County, West Virginia?

Wirt County, West Virginia has about 5,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wirt County, West Virginia earns about $45,315 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Wirt County, West Virginia?

About 10.6% 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 22.2% 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 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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2 ZIP codes
ZIP 26143ZIP 26160
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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