West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,288 (100%) |
| Population Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,981 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,425 |
| Median Home Value | $83,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,117 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,705 (54.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 549 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 863 (27.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,254 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 1,421 (63.0%) |
The table below compares Gilmer County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 52 | 7th |
| Population Density | # 51 | 9th |
| Median Household Income | # 47 | 17th |
| Per Capita Income | # 55 | 2nd |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
