Fayette County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54019
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 661.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 668.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.030966
- Longitude
- -81.086089
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 39,480
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 31,308
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 38,934 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 544 | 1.4% |
| White | 36,398 | 92.2% |
| Black | 1,644 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,957 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 1.1% |
| White | 29,033 | 92.7% |
| Black | 1,592 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 303 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 39,519
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,766
- Poverty Rate
- 18.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,364
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,269 | 91.8% |
| Black | 1,641 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,023
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,764 | 39.8% |
| Republican | 7,415 | 33.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,411 | 24.6% |
| Other | 29 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,481 | 47.6% |
| Female | 11,515 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,844 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 303 | 1.4% |
| Black | 339 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,216
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,345 | 42.1% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 38.9% |
| Black | 135 | 39.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 27.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,438 | 42.3% |
| Female | 4,767 | 41.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,506 (36.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,555 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,084
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $108,666
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $796
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.