Hampshire County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hampshire County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 23,340. It is the 26th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hampshire County is 48.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hampshire County is $60,299. This is 4% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $204,600. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $155,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hampshire County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 88.7%.