Grant, WV county is a small rural community with an estimated population of 11,063 people. It has a population density of 24 people per square mile, in comparison to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The county offers local businesses, year-round outdoor activities and organizations, as well as sporting events throughout the year. Some of the local businesses in Grant include McDonough's Grocery Store, Hinkle's Hardware Store and Butch's Auto Body Shop. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at Seneca State Forest, fishing at Spruce Knob Lake and whitewater rafting on the Cheat River. Organizations in Grant include the Marlinton Lions Club and Tucker County Historical Society. Local sports events include high school football games at Tucker County High School and basketball games at Davis & Elkins College.
The population in Grant County is 11,063. There are 23 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grant County is 46.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grant County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grant County
- 48.8% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 10.1% have children, but are single
Race in Grant County
- 96.8% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander