County · West Virginia
Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Greenbrier County had 31,578 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 54025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,578
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,977 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,386
Median household income
$48,218
±$3,001 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$149,000
±$11,571 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$868
±$50 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Greenbrier County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 32,977 residents in Greenbrier County. The Census Bureau estimates 31,578 for July 1, 2025, down 4.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,386 over 1,020 square miles of land.
| Measure | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,386 | 1,778,373 | −2,769 |
| Households | 14,788±369 | 728,655 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15±0.05 | 2.37 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 17,913±34 | 861,325 | −1,357 |
Greenbrier County's population since 2000
From 34,453 in 2000 to 31,578 in 2025: down 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Lewisburg with 3,721 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lewisburg | 3,922 | $49,560 |
|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,221 | $46,178 |
| Fairlea | 1,720 | $24,411 |
| Ronceverte | 1,572 | $41,889 |
| Rainelle | 1,190 | $35,625 |
| Rupert | 877 | $28,194 |
| Alderson | 975 | $32,212 |
| QuinwoodGEOID 5466412 | 222 | $36,250 |
| Falling SpringGEOID 5426692 | 170 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greenbrier County?
The median resident of Greenbrier County is 46.8 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±0.5 | 42.7 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±0.1 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±0.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 2.1% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7%±0.8 pts | 89.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6%±1.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±1.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.2%±2.5 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Greenbrier County earn?
Half of Greenbrier County's 14,788 households earn less than $48,218 a year (±$3,001), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $49,474 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,218±$3,001 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,064±$6,046 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,258±$2,673 | $34,203 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8%±3.0 pts | 16.7% | +5.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.3%±7.5 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2%±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±2.5 pts | 86.1% | – |
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 Greenbrier County?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Greenbrier County's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,000 by its owner (±$11,571). The median renter pays $868 a month including utilities, and 44.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,000±$11,571 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $868±$50 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.2%±7.7 pts | 39.0% | +11.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,180±$73 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1%±2.7 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,913±34 | 861,325 | −1,357 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6%±4.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5%±2.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.3%±2.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.6%±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
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 Greenbrier County building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units across Greenbrier County in 2025 (100 single-family), 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greenbrier County get to work?
80.0% of Greenbrier County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.8%±1.9 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±3.0 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±1.7 pts | 9.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±2.0 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
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 are Greenbrier County's census tracts?
Greenbrier County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,967 (Tract 9502) to $71,297 (Tract 9507.02).
| Tract 9501.0154025950101 | 1,967±430 | $47,409 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0254025950102 | 2,957±466 | $50,223 |
| Tract 950254025950200 | 3,369±457 | $36,967 |
| Tract 950354025950300 | 3,654±550 | $42,292 |
| Tract 9504.0154025950401 | 2,681±498 | $54,554 |
| Tract 9504.0254025950402 | 4,705±642 | $63,981 |
| Tract 950554025950500 | 2,938±490 | $41,250 |
| Tract 950654025950600 | 4,504±464 | $49,272 |
| Tract 9507.0154025950701 | 3,733±430 | $40,317 |
| Tract 9507.0254025950702 | 1,878±327 | $71,297 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Greenbrier County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 55 |
| Median household income | 45th of 55 |
| Median home value | 27th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 55 |
| Median age | 12th of 55 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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