Braxton County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Braxton County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54007
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 510.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 516.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.699330
- Longitude
- -80.731660
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,206
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,959
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,138 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 0.6% |
| White | 11,771 | 96.4% |
| Black | 69 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,905 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 0.6% |
| White | 9,619 | 96.6% |
| Black | 158 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,208
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,703
- Poverty Rate
- 19.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,399
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,610 | 86.9% |
| Black | 70 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,979
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,040 | 43.6% |
| Republican | 2,262 | 32.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,474 | 21.1% |
| Other | 12 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,351 | 48.0% |
| Female | 3,626 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,498 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 0.8% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,194
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,992 | 46.0% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 50.0% |
| Black | 2 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 42.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,560 | 46.6% |
| Female | 1,633 | 45.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,860 (42.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,315 (14.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,244
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $120,980
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $572
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.5%
- Work From Home
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.