Wirt County, West Virginia is a small rural area with a population of 5,264 and a population density of 25 people per square mile. It is significantly less crowded than the national average with the US population being 329,725,481 and 93 people per square mile. The county has many local businesses such as White Oak Bakery, Smith's Department Store, Wirt County Library, and Breeden's Auto Repair. There are also several year-round outdoor activities to enjoy like camping at Burnsville Lake or hiking through North Bend State Park. Other organizations in the area include Wirt County Historical Society and the Wirt Lions Club which host various events throughout the year. For sports fans there are high school football games on Friday nights and occasional sporting events hosted by River Valley High School.
The population in Wirt County is 5,264. There are 23 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wirt County is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wirt County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wirt County
- 62.6% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Wirt County
- 97.2% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander