Grant County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 10,904 with a growth rate of -0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grant County, West Virginia is the 43rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 11,892 and has seen a growth of -8.31% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,819 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 10,836 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 10,853 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 10,870 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 10,887 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 10,904 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 10,921 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 10,938 | -54 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 10,992 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 10,990 | -496 | -4.32% |
| 2019 | 11,486 | -124 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 11,610 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 11,625 | 31 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 11,594 | -54 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 11,648 | 34 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 11,614 | -123 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 11,737 | -64 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 11,801 | -80 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 11,881 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 11,892 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,428 | 218 | 2.14% |
| 1980 | 10,210 | 1,603 | 18.62% |
| 1970 | 8,607 | 303 | 3.65% |
| 1960 | 8,304 | -452 | -5.16% |
| 1950 | 8,756 | -49 | -0.56% |
| 1940 | 8,805 | 364 | 4.31% |
| 1930 | 8,441 | -552 | -6.14% |
| 1920 | 8,993 | 1,155 | 14.74% |
| 1910 | 7,838 | 563 | 7.74% |
| 1900 | 7,275 | 473 | 6.95% |
| 1890 | 6,802 | 1,260 | 22.74% |
| 1880 | 5,542 | 1,075 | 24.07% |
| 1870 | 4,467 | -6,352 | -58.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,574 | 95.83% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,160 | 2.62 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 2,079 | 3.24 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 1,618 | 1.25 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 316 | 4.47 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 147 | 4.82 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 568 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 681 | 8.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 4,308 | 52.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 436 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 1,328 | 16.27% |
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 | 7,817 | 6,842 | 1,014 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 162 | 10 |
| Black | 102 | 73 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 10 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,674 | $44,514 | $37,268 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,341 | $72,903 | $48,036 |
| High School Graduate | $37,669 | $45,748 | $30,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $0 | $13,450 |
| Overall | $36,672 | $45,476 | $31,135 |
| Some College | $30,238 | $35,417 | $29,521 |
$36,672
Average Earnings
$45,476
Average Male
$31,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.04% of Grant County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,432 | 1,153 | 11.05% |
| Black | 159 | 108 | 67.92% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 11 | 22.92% |
| Multiple | 244 | 8 | 3.28% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.04%
Male Poverty Rate
11.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grant County, West Virginia is Black, with 67.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grant County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.85% |
| Some College | 12.51% |
| High School | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.97% |
| Male Employed | 6.99% |
| Female Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,000 | $82,795 |
| Households | $52,877 | $65,368 |
| Married Families | $74,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,231 | $35,178 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
928
Number of Veterans
882
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 264 |
| 55 to 64 | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 239 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 10.82% |
| Other Race | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
58.49%
Born in Grant County, West Virginia
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.18% of Grant County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 58.49% having been born in West Virginia. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.