Gilmer County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,288 | — | #2,717 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,981 | -36.2% | #2,871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,669 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $83,800 | -70.3% | #3,142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | -35.5% | #2,479 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +50.7% | #2,566 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gilmer County has a population of 7,288, making it the #2,717 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gilmer County is $47,981, ranking #2,871 out of 3,222 counties — 36.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Gilmer County is $83,800 (-70.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $750/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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93.3% of residents in Gilmer County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Gilmer County, West Virginia
Gilmer County, West Virginia has a total population of 7,288, making it the 2,717th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gilmer County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gilmer County is $47,981, which ranks #2,871 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Gilmer County is $83,800, 70.3% below the national median. Renters in Gilmer County pay a median gross rent of $750 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gilmer County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.2 min.
Gilmer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Gilmer County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.