Greenbrier County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,386 | — | #1,413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,218 | -35.8% | #2,864 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.8 years | +20.3% | #509 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,000 | -47.1% | #2,271 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $868 | -25.4% | #1,625 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +73.1% | #2,828 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Greenbrier County has a population of 32,386, making it the #1,413 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.8 years, which is 20.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Greenbrier County is $48,218, ranking #2,864 out of 3,222 counties — 35.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Greenbrier County is $149,000 (-47.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $868/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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93.7% of residents in Greenbrier County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has a total population of 32,386, making it the 1,413th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greenbrier County is 46.8 years, which is 20.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Greenbrier County is $48,218, which ranks #2,864 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Greenbrier County is $149,000, 47.1% below the national median. Renters in Greenbrier County pay a median gross rent of $868 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Greenbrier County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Greenbrier County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).
All data for Greenbrier 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.