Grant County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Grant County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54023
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 477.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 480.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.105988
- Longitude
- -79.195064
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,954
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,798
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,879 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 0.7% |
| White | 10,570 | 96.5% |
| Black | 167 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,754 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 0.5% |
| White | 8,549 | 97.2% |
| Black | 129 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,983
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,870
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,443
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,547 | 96.0% |
| Black | 185 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,271
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 567 | 9.0% |
| Republican | 4,371 | 69.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,236 | 19.7% |
| Other | 5 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,071 | 49.0% |
| Female | 3,196 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,434 | 86.7% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 0.8% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,256
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,826 | 52.0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 26.0% |
| Black | 1 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 18 | 62.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,594 | 51.9% |
| Female | 1,660 | 51.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,775 (46.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,134 (14.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,670
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $171,961
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $706
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.