Wirt County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,053 | — | #2,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,867 | -33.6% | #2,778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.3 years | +19.0% | #561 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,800 | -58.9% | #2,750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $558 | -52.0% | #3,111 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.6% | #2,272 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wirt County has a population of 5,053, making it the #2,895 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wirt County is $49,867, ranking #2,778 out of 3,222 counties — 33.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Wirt County is $115,800 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $558/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.8%.
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93.1% of residents in Wirt County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Wirt County, West Virginia
Wirt County, West Virginia has a total population of 5,053, making it the 2,895th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wirt County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wirt County is $49,867, which ranks #2,778 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Wirt County is $115,800, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Wirt County pay a median gross rent of $558 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wirt County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.5 min.
Wirt County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Wirt 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.