City · West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs, city, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. White Sulphur Springs had 2,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,221 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,549 (±446). GEOID 5486812.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,221 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,549 ±446
Median household income
$46,178
±$7,367 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$117,000
±$10,398 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$844
±$85 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is White Sulphur Springs and what county is it in?
White Sulphur Springs is a city in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,186 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in White Sulphur Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,133 people lived in White Sulphur Springs on July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,221 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,549 (±446).
| Measure | White Sulphur Springs | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,549 ±446 | 32,386 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,205 ±191 | 14,788 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.25 | 2.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,370 ±204 | 17,913 | no clear change |
White Sulphur Springs's population since 2000
From 2,315 in 2000 to 2,133 in 2025: down 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for White Sulphur Springs as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in White Sulphur Springs?
The median resident of White Sulphur Springs is 39.8 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.1%.
| Measure | White Sulphur Springs | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±7.1 | 46.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±6.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9% ±6.6 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±8.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±6.5 pts | 91.7% | +12.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±3.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9% ±4.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±6.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2% ±6.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±2.9 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7% ±8.5 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±5.6 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in White Sulphur Springs earn?
Half of White Sulphur Springs's 1,205 households earn less than $46,178 a year (±$7,367), against $48,218 in Greenbrier County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $45,126 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White Sulphur Springs | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,178 ±$7,367 | $48,218 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,248 ±$7,053 | $69,064 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,894 ±$4,331 | $31,258 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.2% ±13.0 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.9% ±29.8 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2% ±7.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±3.8 pts | 83.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in White Sulphur Springs?
Owners occupy 61.2% of White Sulphur Springs's occupied homes and renters 38.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,000 by its owner (±$10,398). The median renter pays $844 a month including utilities.
| Measure | White Sulphur Springs | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,000 ±$10,398 | $149,000 | −$37,698 |
| Median gross rent | $844 ±$85 | $868 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4% ±20.0 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,251 ±$188 | $1,180 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.2% ±10.5 pts | 73.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.8% ±10.5 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,370 ±204 | 17,913 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±8.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0% ±7.1 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±3.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.6% ±8.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±4.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is White Sulphur Springs building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in White Sulphur Springs in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in White Sulphur Springs work and get to work?
78.7% of White Sulphur Springs's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 11.8 minutes.
| Measure | White Sulphur Springs | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8% ±8.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7% ±8.5 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±8.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 7.8% ±5.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.8 min ±2.3 | 25.2 min | −4.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in White Sulphur Springs?
1 census tract lies mostly in White Sulphur Springs, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.01Greenbrier County | 1,967 | $47,409 |
| Tract 9501.02Greenbrier County | 2,957 | $50,223 |
| Tract 9507.02Greenbrier County | 1,878 | $71,297 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in White Sulphur Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does White Sulphur Springs compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, White Sulphur Springs is the 7,453rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 56th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
White Sulphur Springs ranks 97th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 56th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th | 146 |
| Median household income | 97th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 106th | 144 |
| Median home value | 95th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 48th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th | 135 |
| Median age | 102nd | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 108th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 143rd | 145 |
White Sulphur Springs's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare White Sulphur Springs with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for White Sulphur Springs?
20 of the 57 figures for White Sulphur Springs on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for White Sulphur Springs are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in White Sulphur Springs.