White Sulphur Springs is a city located in Greenbrier County West Virginia. White Sulphur Springs has a 2024 population of 2,176. White Sulphur Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,218 in 2020.
The average household income in White Sulphur Springs is $51,322 with a poverty rate of 22.03%. The median age in White Sulphur Springs is 38.7 years: 35.2 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Sulphur Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,352 | 86.89% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 9.31% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 43 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,247 | 2.12 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 627 | 1.12 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 366 | 2.97 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 224 | 3.55 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Male | 30 | 1.8 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 293 | 14.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 16.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 7.55% |
| High School Graduate | 645 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 447 | 22.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,664 | 1,536 | 390 |
| Black | 252 | 252 | 77 |
| Other Race | 43 | 23 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,105 | $53,645 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,446 | $0 | $55,893 |
| High School Graduate | $26,098 | $25,814 | $30,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,733 | $46,111 | $27,083 |
| Some College | $30,250 | $48,671 | $0 |
$33,733
Average Earnings
$46,111
Average Male
$27,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.64% of White Sulphur Springs residents speak only English, while 4.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,261 | 562 | 24.86% |
| Black | 252 | 19 | 7.54% |
| Other | 43 | 1 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1 | 1.92% |
22.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.8%
Male Poverty Rate
16.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Sulphur Springs is White, with 24.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Sulphur Springs is Hispanic, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.17% |
| Some College | 13.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 79.45% |
| Female Employed | 23.34% |
| Male Employed | 12.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,476 | $63,844 |
| Households | $47,292 | $51,322 |
| Married Families | $60,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,115 | $37,906 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 5.51% |
| Black | 12 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.79%
Born in White Sulphur Springs
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
96.08% of White Sulphur Springs residents were born in the United States, with 53.79% having been born in West Virginia. 3.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,124 | -11 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 2,135 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 2,145 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 2,155 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 2,166 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 2,176 | -11 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 2,187 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 2,168 | -29 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 2,197 | -21 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 2,218 | -133 | -5.66% |
| 2019 | 2,351 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 2,371 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 2,380 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 2,378 | -43 | -1.78% |
| 2015 | 2,421 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,420 | -25 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 2,445 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,450 | 23 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 2,427 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,425 | 0 | 0% |