Wirt County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wirt County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 5,131. It is the 55th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wirt County is 46.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wirt County is $54,688. This is 6% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $112,800. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Wirt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wirt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

16.2% 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 88.9%.