Hampshire County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,465 | — | #1,713 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,116 | -16.0% | #1,784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.5 years | +24.7% | #329 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,200 | -22.2% | #1,201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $720 | -38.1% | #2,642 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.8% | #1,541 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hampshire County has a population of 23,465, making it the #1,713 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hampshire County is $63,116, ranking #1,784 out of 3,222 counties — 16.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in Hampshire County is $219,200 (-22.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $720/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.7%.
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93.4% of residents in Hampshire County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Hampshire County, West Virginia
Hampshire County, West Virginia has a total population of 23,465, making it the 1,713th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hampshire County is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hampshire County is $63,116, which ranks #1,784 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in Hampshire County is $219,200, 22.2% below the national median. Renters in Hampshire County pay a median gross rent of $720 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hampshire County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 43.4 min.
Hampshire County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Hampshire 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.