Grant County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,983 | — | #2,417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,361 | -17.0% | #1,861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.4 years | +19.3% | #551 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,100 | -37.9% | #1,706 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $644 | -44.6% | #2,963 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.3% | #1,593 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grant County has a population of 10,983, making it the #2,417 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grant County is $62,361, ranking #1,861 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Grant County is $175,100 (-37.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $644/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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95.4% of residents in Grant County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Grant County, West Virginia
Grant County, West Virginia has a total population of 10,983, making it the 2,417th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grant County is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grant County is $62,361, which ranks #1,861 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Grant County is $175,100, 37.9% below the national median. Renters in Grant County pay a median gross rent of $644 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grant County, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Grant County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Grant 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.