Hampshire County Summary

Life in Hampshire County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hampshire County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hampshire County:

  • The population in Hampshire County is 23,275.

  • The median home value in Hampshire County is $231,190.

  • The median income in Hampshire County is $55,222.

  • The median rent in Hampshire County is $749.

  • The unemployment rate in Hampshire County is 8.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Hampshire County is 17.5%.

  • The average high in Hampshire County is 69.3° and there are 85.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hampshire County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hampshire County

Romney, WV Population 2,062

Capon Bridge, WV Population 526

Springfield, WV Population 411

Green Spring, WV Population 116

Map Of Hampshire County

Hampshire County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Hampshire County is 69.3°.

  • There are 82.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 85.5 inches of rain each year with 10.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:40 hours of sun each day in Hampshire County.

StatHampshire County
Mean High69.3
Nice Days82.97
Rainfall85.5
Snowfall10.6
Sunny_hours4:40
69.3°
Average High
85.5
Inches of Rain

Hampshire County Photos

Hampshire County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Alainmoscoso | GFDL
Romney Presbyterian Church Romney Wv
Source: Wikipedia User Justin A. Wilcox, Romney, | CC BY-SA 3.0
Taggart Hall Romney Wv
Source: Wikipedia User Justin.A.Wilcox | CC BY-SA 4.0
Wappocomo Romney Wv
Source: Wikipedia User Justin A. Wilcox from Was | CC BY-SA 2.0
Old Hampshire County Courthouse Romney Wv
Source: Public Domain
Romneywvpostcard
Source: Wikipedia

Hampshire County Demographics

Population over time in Hampshire County

The current population in Hampshire County is 23,275. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 23,214 -0.4%
2021 23,304 -0.0%
2020 23,309 -

Gender in Hampshire County

  • Hampshire County is 48.5% female with 11,290 female residents.

  • Hampshire County is 51.5% male with 11,985 male residents.

Female
48.5% (11,290)
Male
51.5% (11,985)
Gender Hampshire County WV USA
Female 48.5% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 51.5% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hampshire County

Hampshire County is:

  • 94.3% White with 21,941 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 110 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 18 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 815 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 371 Hispanic residents.

White
94.3% (21,941)
African American
0.5% (110)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
0.1% (18)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (1)
Two Or More
3.5% (815)
Hispanic
1.6% (371)

Table: Hampshire County By Race

Race Hampshire County WV USA
White 94.3% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Hampshire County, West Virginia

  • 4.7% of households in Hampshire County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.0% of households in Hampshire County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Hampshire County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Hampshire County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Hampshire County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Hampshire County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Hampshire County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Hampshire County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Hampshire County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Hampshire County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (1,084)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.0% (1,624)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.4% (2,879)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (2,319)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (3,009)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (4,723)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.5% (2,201)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.8% (3,909)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (958)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (562)
Income Hampshire County WV USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.0% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.4% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.5% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.8% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hampshire County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 47.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hampshire County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (698)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,862)
High School / GED
47% (10,939)
Some College
19% (4,422)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,862)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (2,327)
Master's Degree
4% (931)
Professional Degree
1% (232)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hampshire County WV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 8% 6%
High School / GED 47% 40% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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