Greenbrier County Summary

Life in Greenbrier County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier County:

  • The population in Greenbrier County is 32,688.

  • The median home value in Greenbrier County is $200,295.

  • The median income in Greenbrier County is $48,662.

  • The median rent in Greenbrier County is $834.

  • The unemployment rate in Greenbrier County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Greenbrier County is 20.7%.

  • The average high in Greenbrier County is 66.5° and there are 106.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Greenbrier County

List Of Cities & Towns in Greenbrier County

Lewisburg, WV Population 3,871

White Sulphur Springs, WV Population 2,646

Ronceverte, WV Population 1,523

Rainelle, WV Population 1,334

Fairlea, WV Population 1,266

Alderson, WV Population 1,182

Rupert, WV Population 977

Quinwood, WV Population 152

Falling Spring, WV Population 148

Map Of Greenbrier County

Greenbrier County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Greenbrier County is 66.5°.

  • There are 85.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.3 inches of rain each year with 13.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:16 hours of sun each day in Greenbrier County.

StatGreenbrier County
Mean High66.5
Nice Days85.94
Rainfall106.3
Snowfall13.2
Sunny Hours4:16
66.5°
Average High
106.3
Inches of Rain

Greenbrier County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Lewisburg Greenbrier Co Wv
Source: Wikipedia User MarkMcCain | CC BY-SA 4.0

Greenbrier County Demographics

Population over time in Greenbrier County

The current population in Greenbrier County is 32,688. The population has decreased -5.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 33,307 -4.5%
2022 34,893 -0.7%
2021 35,155 -

Gender in Greenbrier County

  • Greenbrier County is 51.8% female with 16,936 female residents.

  • Greenbrier County is 48.2% male with 15,752 male residents.

Female
51.8% (16,936)
Male
48.2% (15,752)
Gender Greenbrier County WV USA
Female 51.8% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Greenbrier County

Greenbrier County is:

  • 91.8% White with 30,006 White residents.

  • 2.2% African American with 718 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 173 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 27 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 1,112 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 599 Hispanic residents.

White
91.8% (30,006)
African American
2.2% (718)
American Indian
0.1% (36)
Asian
0.5% (173)
Hawaiian
0.1% (17)
Other
0.1% (27)
Two Or More
3.4% (1,112)
Hispanic
1.8% (599)

Table: Greenbrier County By Race

Race Greenbrier County WV USA
White 91.8% 90.2% 58.2%
African American 2.2% 3.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 0.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.8% 2.0% 19.0%

Household Income For Greenbrier County, West Virginia

  • 7.6% of households in Greenbrier County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Greenbrier County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Greenbrier County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Greenbrier County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Greenbrier County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Greenbrier County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Greenbrier County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Greenbrier County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Greenbrier County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Greenbrier County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.6% (2,491)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (1,984)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (3,817)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (3,288)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.0% (5,219)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (5,722)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (3,973)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (3,579)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (1,442)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (1,168)
Income Greenbrier County WV USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 6.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 5.8% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 9.9% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.0% 12.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.0% 14.6% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 6.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 5.4% 12.6%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Greenbrier County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (980)
9-12th Grade
9% (2,941)
High School / GED
41% (13,402)
Some College
17% (5,556)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,288)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (4,249)
Master's Degree
6% (1,961)
Professional Degree
2% (653)
Doctorate Degree
2% (653)
Education Greenbrier County WV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 9% 8% 6%
High School / GED 41% 39% 26%
Some College 17% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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