Greenbrier County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greenbrier County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 32,688. It is the 16th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenbrier County is 46.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenbrier County is $48,662. This is 16% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $136,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Greenbrier County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Greenbrier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 87.3%.