Jackson County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54035
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 035
Geography
- Land Area
- 464.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 471.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.834234
- Longitude
- -81.677717
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,405
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,567
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,125 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 1.0% |
| White | 26,477 | 96.6% |
| Black | 38 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 144 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,338 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 1.1% |
| White | 20,928 | 97.0% |
| Black | 69 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,705
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,742
- Poverty Rate
- 18.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,073
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,567 | 95.9% |
| Black | 39 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,325
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,438 | 25.6% |
| Republican | 8,503 | 49.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,910 | 22.6% |
| Other | 18 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,330 | 48.1% |
| Female | 8,984 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,858 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 0.8% |
| Black | 7 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,142
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,551 | 47.6% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 36.7% |
| Black | 1 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 28 | 41.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,043 | 48.5% |
| Female | 4,097 | 45.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,771 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,877 (19.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,867
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,395
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $739
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.