Gilmer County Summary

Life in Gilmer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gilmer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilmer County:

  • The population in Gilmer County is 7,444.

  • The median home value in Gilmer County is $115,811.

  • The median income in Gilmer County is $51,552.

  • The median rent in Gilmer County is $670.

  • The unemployment rate in Gilmer County is 7.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Gilmer County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Gilmer County is 70.3° and there are 129.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gilmer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gilmer County

Glenville, WV Population 1,172

Sand Fork, WV Population 112

Map Of Gilmer County

Gilmer County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Gilmer County is 70.3°.

  • There are 87.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 129.5 inches of rain each year with 9.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:17 hours of sun each day in Gilmer County.

StatGilmer County
Mean High70.3
Nice Days87.49
Rainfall129.5
Snowfall9.2
Sunny_hours4:17
70.3°
Average High
129.5
Inches of Rain

Gilmer County Demographics

Population over time in Gilmer County

The current population in Gilmer County is 7,444. The population has decreased -6.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,516 -5.7%
2021 7,970 -0.9%
2020 8,041 -

Gender in Gilmer County

  • Gilmer County is 39.7% female with 2,953 female residents.

  • Gilmer County is 60.3% male with 4,491 male residents.

Female
39.7% (2,953)
Male
60.3% (4,491)
Gender Gilmer County WV USA
Female 39.7% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 60.3% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gilmer County

Gilmer County is:

  • 78.2% White with 5,823 White residents.

  • 13.6% African American with 1,009 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 26 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 36 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 245 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 294 Hispanic residents.

White
78.2% (5,823)
African American
13.6% (1,009)
American Indian
0.1% (11)
Asian
0.3% (26)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (36)
Two Or More
3.3% (245)
Hispanic
3.9% (294)

Table: Gilmer County By Race

Race Gilmer County WV USA
White 78.2% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 13.6% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Gilmer County, West Virginia

  • 6.0% of households in Gilmer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Gilmer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Gilmer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Gilmer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Gilmer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.0% of households in Gilmer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Gilmer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Gilmer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Gilmer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Gilmer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (446)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (439)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.4% (844)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.1% (824)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (1,040)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.0% (1,637)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (932)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (988)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (143)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (146)
Income Gilmer County WV USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.4% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.1% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.0% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilmer County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 47.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed high school / ged.

  • 11.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gilmer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (446)
9-12th Grade
12% (893)
High School / GED
47% (3,498)
Some College
11% (818)
Associate's Degree
4% (297)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (893)
Master's Degree
7% (521)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (74)
Education Gilmer County WV USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 8% 6%
High School / GED 47% 40% 26%
Some College 11% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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