Hancock County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hancock County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54029
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 82.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 87.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.516958
- Longitude
- -80.570164
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,390
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,171
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,901 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 1.7% |
| White | 26,422 | 93.1% |
| Black | 530 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 173 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,836 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 1.4% |
| White | 21,791 | 94.0% |
| Black | 545 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 182 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,431
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,079
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,055
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,330 | 92.6% |
| Black | 501 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,288
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,048 | 35.0% |
| Republican | 6,956 | 40.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,681 | 21.3% |
| Other | 16 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,201 | 47.4% |
| Female | 9,077 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,554 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 1.5% |
| Black | 82 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,607
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,230 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 43.0% |
| Black | 28 | 34.1% |
| Asian | 30 | 35.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,161 | 50.7% |
| Female | 4,442 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,788 (36.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,220 (19.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,194
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $134,845
- 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
- 77.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.