Greenbrier County, West Virginia Demographics 2026
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has a population of 32,386, the 16th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $48,218 and the median home value is $149,000. The poverty rate is 21.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Greenbrier County Quick Facts
How Greenbrier County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,688 | 32,386 | -0.9% |
| Median household income | $48,662 | $48,218 | -0.9% |
| Median home value | $136,300 | $149,000 | +9.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Greenbrier County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | 28.1% | $334,900 |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | $46,178 | 23.2% | $117,000 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | 29.8% | $80,800 |
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | $41,889 | 25.9% | $130,300 |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | 45.8% | $130,400 |
| Fairlea | 1,312 | $24,411 | 27.6% | N/A |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | 50.0% | $104,000 |
| Quinwood | 221 | $36,250 | 33.0% | $77,300 |
| Falling Spring | 182 | N/A | 0.0% | $153,100 |
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Population Overview
Greenbrier County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 32,386. It is the 16th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greenbrier County is 46.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greenbrier County is $48,218. This is 19% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. 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 23% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $149,000. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Greenbrier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%.
Education
22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Greenbrier County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Greenbrier County, West Virginia?
Greenbrier County has a population of 32,386, making it the 16th most populous county in West Virginia.
What is the median income in Greenbrier County?
The median household income in Greenbrier County is $48,218 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.
How many cities are in Greenbrier County, West Virginia?
Greenbrier County contains 9 Census-designated places.