Hampshire County, West Virginia
Located in West Virginia, Hampshire County has a population of 23,465 residents and a median age of 48.5 years, making it the #1,713 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The median home value is $219,200, and the median household income is $63,116, which is 16% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hampshire County, 18.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.7% below the national average, ranking #2,305 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hampshire County is 74.5 years. 25.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.8% of adults in Hampshire County smoke , 42.0% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 60.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 16.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
19.4% of children in Hampshire County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 21.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hampshire County is 53.5%. The mean commute time is 43.4 min, which is 57.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hampshire County voted Republican with a margin of 62.6%. The vote was 18% Dem / 80.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.