Wirt County, West Virginia

Total Population: 5,131

County Seat: Elizabeth

View on Google Maps

Median Home Value

$112,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,688

Across all households

Median Age

46.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.9%
Two or More Races2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

22.2%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,688

Mean Household Income

$66,144

Per Capita Income

$26,792

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

63.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$112,800

Median Rent

Total Housing Units

2,723

Owner-Occupied

86.3%

Renter-Occupied

13.7%

Vacancy Rate

23.9%

Married Couple Households

54.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

77.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54105.