Hardy County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hardy County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54031
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 582.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 584.49 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.011361
- Longitude
- -78.841729
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,993
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,249
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,435 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 557 | 4.0% |
| White | 12,766 | 91.2% |
| Black | 533 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,879 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 3.3% |
| White | 10,383 | 92.3% |
| Black | 393 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,243
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,197
- Poverty Rate
- 17.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,499
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,798 | 89.9% |
| Black | 695 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,854
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,495 | 31.8% |
| Republican | 3,050 | 38.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,160 | 27.5% |
| Other | 19 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,851 | 49.0% |
| Female | 3,992 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,822 | 86.9% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 2.2% |
| Black | 41 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,782
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,388 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 11.6% |
| Black | 9 | 22.0% |
| Asian | 23 | 54.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,872 | 48.6% |
| Female | 1,908 | 47.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,843 (36.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,645 (15.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,284
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $162,212
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $853
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.