Grant County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in West Virginia

The population of Grant County, West Virginia is 10,972 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $61,530, the median home value is $167,500, and the median age is 46.9.

The population of Grant County has declined 7.7% since 2010 (11,892 → 10,971), a -0.57% annualized rate.

Grant County within West Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

10,972

Population

-0.57%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,530

Median Income

$167,500

Median Home Value

Grant County covers 477 sq mi of land at 23.0 people per square mile.

About Grant County, WV

Grant County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 10,972. It ranks #43 among counties in West Virginia by population. The median age is 46.9, older than the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The median household income in Grant County is $61,530, below the US median of $74,580. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $167,500, with monthly rent averaging $612. The homeownership rate of 80.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grant County reflects 17.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.

Grant County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grant County had a population of 11,892 in 2010 and 10,971 in 2024, a -7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,892 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.57%.

10,971

Population (2024)

11,892

Population (2010)

11,892

Peak (2010)

-0.57%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,892	-	-	estimate
2011	11,881	-11	-0.09%	estimate
2012	11,801	-80	-0.67%	estimate
2013	11,737	-64	-0.54%	estimate
2014	11,614	-123	-1.05%	estimate
2015	11,648	+34	+0.29%	estimate
2016	11,594	-54	-0.46%	estimate
2017	11,625	+31	+0.27%	estimate
2018	11,610	-15	-0.13%	estimate
2019	11,486	-124	-1.07%	estimate
2020	10,995	-491	-4.27%	estimate
2021	10,998	+3	+0.03%	estimate
2022	10,965	-33	-0.30%	estimate
2023	10,985	+20	+0.18%	estimate
2024	10,971	-14	-0.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	96.2%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.9

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

24.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.2%

5–9

6.9%

10–14

3.8%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

10.2%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

8.1%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

13.7%

75–84

8.9%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 24.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,530+$3,613 vs state
Mean household income	$72,148
Per-capita income	$31,018
Poverty rate	6.2%-5.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	54.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.5%

Manufacturing

16.3%

Construction

9.5%

Education & health care

7.7%

Retail trade

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.1%

Finance & real estate

5.7%

Public administration

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Grant County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

81.9%

Public transit

9.1%

Work from home

25.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$167,500+$11,900 vs state

Median home value

$612

Median rent

80.9%

Homeownership rate

5,660

Total housing units

75.7%

Occupied

24.3%

Vacant

19.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.0%

With health insurance

84.4%

With broadband internet

41.2%

Foreign-born

9.4%

Veterans (18+)

14.9%

With a disability

99.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.4%

High School+

17.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grant County, West Virginia has a population of 10,972 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 23 people per square mile.

The population of Grant County has declined 7.7% since 2010 (11,892 → 10,971), a -0.57% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grant County, West Virginia is $61,530, with mean (average) household income of $72,148 and per-capita income of $31,018. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grant County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.2%), Black or African American (1.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grant County, West Virginia is 46.9 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Grant County is $167,500 and median monthly rent is $612. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,660 total housing units, 24.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grant County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Grant County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.