Gilmer County, West Virginia

Total Population: 7,376

County Seat: Glenville

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Median Home Value

$83,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,991

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Two or More Races1.9%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

15.8%

65 Years and Over

17.8%

Male

60.1%

Female

39.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

8.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,991

Mean Household Income

$61,984

Per Capita Income

$20,325

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$83,300

Median Rent

$764/mo

Total Housing Units

3,118

Owner-Occupied

76.4%

Renter-Occupied

23.6%

Vacancy Rate

28.5%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

77.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54021.