Gilmer County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gilmer County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54021
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 338.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 340.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.915867
- Longitude
- -80.849413
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,070
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,006
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,887 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 2.5% |
| White | 5,759 | 81.5% |
| Black | 949 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,835 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 2.8% |
| White | 4,747 | 79.0% |
| Black | 953 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,288
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,813
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 967
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,915 | 81.2% |
| Black | 1,008 | 13.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,232
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,369 | 42.4% |
| Republican | 1,011 | 31.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 553 | 17.1% |
| Other | 4 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,563 | 48.4% |
| Female | 1,669 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,005 | 93.0% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.8% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,621
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,527 | 50.8% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 30.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 71.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 793 | 50.7% |
| Female | 828 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,909 (35.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 990 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,117
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $86,786
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $699
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 57.3%
- Work From Home
- 2.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 20.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.