County · West Virginia
Hampshire County, West Virginia
Hampshire County, West Virginia. Hampshire County had 24,105 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 54027.
Hampshire County is one of the 3 counties of the Winchester, VA-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,105
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,093 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,465
Median household income
$63,116
±$7,583 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$219,200
±$11,094 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$720
±$99 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Hampshire County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,093 residents in Hampshire County. The Census Bureau estimates 24,105 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,465 over 640 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hampshire County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,465 | 1,778,373 | +156 |
| Households | 8,643±404 | 728,655 | −645 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.12 | 2.37 | +0.20 |
| Housing units | 12,639±19 | 861,325 | −1,380 |
Hampshire County's population since 2000
From 20,203 in 2000 to 24,105 in 2025: up 19.3%. 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 Hampshire County?
Hampshire County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Romney with 1,767 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Romney | 1,724 | $49,286 |
|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldGEOID 5476084 | 455 | $62,014 |
| Capon BridgeGEOID 5413108 | 420 | $64,306 |
| Green SpringGEOID 5433436 | 250 | 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 Hampshire County?
The median resident of Hampshire County is 48.5 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampshire County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5±0.6 | 42.7 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±0.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3%±0.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 2.1% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2%±1.1 pts | 89.7% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| 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%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.7%±2.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±1.4 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5%±2.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3%±2.5 pts | 24.1% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.2 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 Hampshire County earn?
Half of Hampshire County's 8,643 households earn less than $63,116 a year (±$7,583), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $58,897 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampshire County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,116±$7,583 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,394±$7,019 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,465±$2,795 | $34,203 | +$4,610 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1%±2.3 pts | 16.7% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±7.5 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7%±3.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7%±3.1 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 Hampshire County?
Owners occupy 82.7% of Hampshire County's occupied homes and renters 17.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,200 by its owner (±$11,094). The median renter pays $720 a month including utilities, and 18.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampshire County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,200±$11,094 | $162,600 | +$30,781 |
| Median gross rent | $720±$99 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.4%±6.7 pts | 39.0% | −14.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,213±$77 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.7%±2.9 pts | 74.9% | +6.4 pts |
| Housing units | 12,639±19 | 861,325 | −1,380 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±4.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8%±2.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±2.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.1%±2.4 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 Hampshire County building?
Builders took permits for 129 new housing units across Hampshire County in 2025 (129 single-family), 5.4 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 Hampshire County get to work?
80.9% of Hampshire County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Hampshire County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8%±2.1 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0%±2.8 pts | 5.4% | +3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±4.5 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±3.7 pts | 9.1% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.5 min±3.0 | 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 Hampshire County's census tracts?
Hampshire County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,844 (Tract 9683.01) to $75,518 (Tract 9682.01).
| Tract 9682.0154027968201 | 3,133±604 | $75,518 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9682.0254027968202 | 2,829±372 | $73,920 |
| Tract 9683.0154027968301 | 2,382±515 | $42,844 |
| Tract 9683.0254027968302 | 2,314±396 | $60,607 |
| Tract 9684.0154027968401 | 2,402±422 | $51,783 |
| Tract 9684.0254027968402 | 1,351±321 | $60,682 |
| Tract 968554027968500 | 3,565±553 | $61,322 |
| Tract 9686.0154027968601 | 2,083±457 | $74,609 |
| Tract 9686.0254027968602 | 3,406±702 | $71,330 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hampshire County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 55 |
| Median household income | 10th of 55 |
| Median home value | 6th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 55 |
| Median age | 8th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hampshire County 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' school search.