West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,053 (100%) |
| Population Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,867 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,269 |
| Median Home Value | $115,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,725 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,791 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 250 (9.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 (25.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,041 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 1,496 (73.3%) |
The table below compares Wirt 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 | # 55 | 1st |
| Population Density | # 49 | 13th |
| Median Household Income | # 41 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 46 | 19th |
| Diversity Index | # 52 | 7th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
