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Gilmer County School District
Gilmer County School District is a unified school district in West Virginia with a community population of 7,288. The median household income is $47,981 and the median age is 41.5.
7,288
Population
22
People / sq mi
$47,981
Median Income
41.5
Median Age
Gilmer County School District covers 339 sq mi of land at 21.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,981
Median Household Income
$20,425
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$83,800
Median Home Value
$750
Median Rent
75.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.3%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gilmer County School District serves a community with a population of 7,288 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in West Virginia.
The median household income in Gilmer County School District is $47,981, with a per capita income of $20,425. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
Gilmer County School District is 81.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gilmer County School District, 85.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gilmer County School District is $83,800, with a median rent of $750. The homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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Data for Gilmer County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5400330).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.