Brooke County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brooke County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54009
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 89.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 92.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.272645
- Longitude
- -80.578691
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,606
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,865
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,302 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 1.4% |
| White | 20,611 | 95.4% |
| Black | 296 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,651 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 1.2% |
| White | 17,163 | 96.1% |
| Black | 287 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,805
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,105
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,730
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,236 | 92.8% |
| Black | 327 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,198
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,174 | 39.2% |
| Republican | 4,678 | 35.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,744 | 20.8% |
| Other | 15 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,290 | 47.7% |
| Female | 6,903 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,210 | 84.9% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 1.7% |
| Black | 28 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,497
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,553 | 49.5% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 51.1% |
| Black | 5 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 20 | 31.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,195 | 50.8% |
| Female | 3,301 | 47.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,876 (36.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,754 (24.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,691
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $135,432
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $633
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.