Grant County, West Virginia

Total Population: 10,972

County Seat: Petersburg

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Median Home Value

$167,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,530

Across all households

Median Age

46.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.1%
Two or More Races1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%

Under 18 Years

19.4%

65 Years and Over

24.6%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

5.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,530

Mean Household Income

$72,148

Per Capita Income

$31,018

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$167,500

Median Rent

$612/mo

Total Housing Units

5,660

Owner-Occupied

80.9%

Renter-Occupied

19.1%

Vacancy Rate

24.3%

Married Couple Households

53.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.7%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

82.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54023.