Grant Town town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Grant Town town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 405. It ranks as the 258th most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant Town town is 48.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant Town town is $53,393. This is 8% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 10.1%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $90,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Grant Town town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant Town town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 3.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.0%.

Education

6.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grant Town town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.