Gilmer County's estimated 2026 population is 6,906 with a growth rate of -1.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilmer County is the 51st largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 8,731 and has seen a growth of -20.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gilmer County includes 81.91% White, 14.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (81.91%)
Black or African American (14.3%)
Two or more races (2.11%)
Other race (1.34%)
Asian (0.19%)
Native American (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,042 | 81.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,055 | 14.3% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 2.11% |
| Other race | 99 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Gilmer County's average per capita income is $34,884. Household income levels show a median of $50,991. The poverty rate stands at 12.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $60,156 | - |
| Families | $58,250 | $69,816 |
| Households | $50,991 | $61,984 |
| Non Families | $27,235 | $40,317 |
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