Gilmer County, WV

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Population

8,205

1.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

Median Age

39.7

Poverty Rate

18.9%

Median Household Income

$35,810

3.67% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$91,300

0.328% 1-year decline

Number of Employees

2,659

5.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Gilmer County, WV had a population of 8.21k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $35,810. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Gilmer County, WV declined from 8,305 to 8,205, a -1.2% decrease and its median household income declined from $37,175 to $35,810, a -3.67% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gilmer County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), White (Hispanic) (1.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.62%). 0% of the households in Gilmer County, WV speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.2% of the residents in Gilmer County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gilmer County, WV are Glenville State College (325 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2018, the median property value in Gilmer County, WV was $91,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%. Most people in Gilmer County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Gilmer County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Gilmer County, WV borders Braxton County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Lewis County, WV, and Ritchie County, WV.

United States West Virginia

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of West Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Gilmer County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 74.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (21.4%), followed by Other (4.01%). The most partisan county was Grant County, WV with 87.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (21.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.01%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 74.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (21.4%), followed by Other (4.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Gilmer County, WV

74.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in West Virginia

Grant County, WV
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Wyoming County, WV
83.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ritchie County, WV
83.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in West Virginia was Grant County, WV with 87.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in West Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Gilmer County, WV is home to a population of 8.21k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.3% of Gilmer County, WV residents were born outside of the country (271 people).

In 2018, there were 7.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.65k people) in Gilmer County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 900 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 218 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gilmer County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.65k ± 19
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
900 ± 126
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
218 ± 143

Hispanic Population

328 people

4% of the people in Gilmer County, WV are hispanic (328 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gilmer County, WV as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

271 people

2.66%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

221 people

As of 2018, 3.3% of Gilmer County, WV residents (271 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gilmer County, WV was 2.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gilmer County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Gilmer County, WV was 39.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Gilmer County, WV are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Gilmer County, WV residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,758 ± 1,288 people
China
2,286 ± 1,173 people
Philippines
1,841 ± 1,053 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,758 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 2,286 and Philippines with 1,841.

Citizenship

97.2%

2018 Citizenship

97.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.2% of Gilmer County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Gilmer County, WV was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gilmer County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
205 ± 73
Korea
66 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
47 ± 31

Gilmer County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Gilmer County, WV is $35,810. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gilmer County, WV was Census Tract 9677 with a value of $36,992, followed by Census Tract 9678 and N/A, with respective values of $31,218 and N/A.

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,998. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Gilmer County, WV employs 2.66k people. The largest industries in Gilmer County, WV are Educational Services (472 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (389 people), and Retail Trade (356 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($98,750), Utilities ($70,625), and Construction ($66,165).

Wages

Median Household Income

$35,810

2018 value

± $5,509

-3.67%

1 Year Growth

± 23.5%

Households in Gilmer County, WV have a median annual income of $35,810, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,175 in 2017, which represents a -3.67% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Gilmer County, WV compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

$58,509

Average Male Salary in West Virginia

± $2,250

$41,998

Average Female Salary in West Virginia

± $1,679

In 2019, full-time male employees in West Virginia made 1.39 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Virginia

Asian
$72,270 ± $26,400
White
$44,511 ± $1,331
American Indian
$43,076 ± $33,626

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.62 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gilmer County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2019, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0761% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9677
Census Tract 9678
N/A

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gilmer County, WV was Census Tract 9677 with a value of $36,992, followed by Census Tract 9678 and N/A, with respective values of $31,218 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gilmer County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gilmer County, WV (1.25k out of 6.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,107 ± 169
Black
111 ± 105
Two Or More
28 ± 86

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gilmer County, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.66k

2018 Value

± 304

5.27%

1 Year growth

± 15.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Gilmer County, WV grew at a rate of 5.27%, from 2.53k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gilmer County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (392 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (215 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gilmer County, WV.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Gilmer County, WV, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (392 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (215 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (204 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Gilmer County, WV has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (3 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.72 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.66 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Gilmer County, WV, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($75,625), Construction & Extraction Occupations ($70,096), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,875).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.66k

2018 Value

± 304

5.27%

1 Year growth

± 15.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Gilmer County, WV grew at a rate of 5.27%, from 2.53k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gilmer County, WV, are Educational Services (472 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (389 people), and Retail Trade (356 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gilmer County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Gilmer County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Gilmer County, WV, by number of employees, are Educational Services (472 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (389 people), and Retail Trade (356 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Gilmer County, WV has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (15.6 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.32 times), and Educational Services (1.92 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Gilmer County, WV, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($98,750), Utilities ($70,625), and Construction ($66,165).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$17.4B
Coal
$10.5B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.55B

In 2018, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $17.4B, followed by Coal ($10.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($6.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$75B

2018 Value in West Virginia

$110B

Projected 2045 Value in West Virginia

46.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound West Virginia trade was $75B. This is expected to increase 46.5% to $110B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Pennsylvania
$12.1B
Virginia
$10.1B
Ohio
$7.75B

In 2018, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $12.1B, followed by Virginia with $10.1B and Ohio and $7.75B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2019, universities in Gilmer County, WV awarded 325 degrees. The student population of Gilmer County, WV is skewed towards men, with 813 male students and 762 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gilmer County, WV are White (275 and 84.6%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 5.85%), Unknown (19 and 5.85%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.15%).

The largest universities in Gilmer County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Glenville State College (325 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gilmer County, WV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (96 and 29.5%), General Health & Physical Education (26 and 8%), and Criminalistics & Criminal Science (26 and 8%).

The median tuition costs in Gilmer County, WV are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,562 and $7,020 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health & Physical Education
26 degree-majorss awarded
Criminalistics & Criminal Science
26 degree-majorss awarded
Other Natural Resource Management & Policy
22 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gilmer County, WV was General Health & Physical Education with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gilmer County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Glenville State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

325 degrees awarded

$5,562

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Gilmer County, WV institution with the largest number of graduating students was Glenville State College with 325 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

157

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 168 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gilmer County, WV, which is 1.07 times more than the 157 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Gilmer County, WV by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
275 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Unknown
19 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Gilmer County, WV was White students. These 275 degrees mean that there were 14.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gilmer County, WV was $91,300 in 2018, which is 0.397 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $91,600 to $91,300, a 0.328% decrease. The homeownership rate in Gilmer County, WV is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Gilmer County, WV have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gilmer County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$91,300

2018 Median

± $7,398

$91,600

2017 Median

± $15,627

In 2018, the median property value in Gilmer County, WV declined from to $91,300 from the previous year's value of $91,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Gilmer County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gilmer County, WV the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,810

Median Household Income

± $5,509

2.67k

Number of Households

± 265

In 2018, the median household income of the 2.67k households in Gilmer County, WV declined from $35,810 from the previous year's value of $37,175.

The following chart displays the households in Gilmer County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Gilmer County, WV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gilmer County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

2018 Homeownership

74.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 72.7% of the housing units in Gilmer County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Gilmer County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gilmer County, WV have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.88% of the workforce in Gilmer County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gilmer County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (7.15%)
Carpooled (4.44%)

In 2018, 80.1% of workers in Gilmer County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.15%) and those who carpooled to work (4.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gilmer County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gilmer County, WV have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

91.1% of the population of Gilmer County, WV has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 8.22% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Gilmer County, WV see 2675 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.262% increase from the previous year (2668 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7823 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2608 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Mingo County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.1%). Additionally, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,675 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gilmer County, WV

Primary care physicians in Gilmer County, WV see an average of 2,675 patients per year. This represents a 0.262% increase from the previous year (2,668 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gilmer County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in West Virginia

$3,917

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,557

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,268

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.9%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

22%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

8.22%

Non-Group

2.39%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gilmer County, WV declined by 18.8% from 11% to 8.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gilmer County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.