Quinwood, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 221, Quinwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Quinwood is a small community located in West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. The total population is 221. It ranks as the 324th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Quinwood is 48.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Quinwood is $36,250. This is 39% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.0%. This is 98% 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 3.2%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $77,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Quinwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Quinwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%.

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% 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 76.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Quinwood, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.