Gilmer, WV County is a small and quaint county with a population of 7,516 people. Its population density is 23 people per square mile, compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The county is home to a variety of local businesses, such as country stores, restaurants, and auto repair shops. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and camping in the area's many state parks. In addition to commercial businesses, there are organizations like the Gilmer County Public Library that serve the community. Local sporting events include high school football games and other sports teams sponsored by Gilmer County Schools.
The population in Gilmer County is 7,516. There are 22 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gilmer County is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gilmer County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gilmer County
- 40.4% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 23.5% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Gilmer County
- 80.8% are White
- 10.8% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander