Lewis County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lewis County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54041
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 386.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 389.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.988877
- Longitude
- -80.495477
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,725
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,090
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,489 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 1.4% |
| White | 16,074 | 96.1% |
| Black | 180 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,929 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 1.2% |
| White | 12,686 | 96.9% |
| Black | 114 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,740
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,812
- Poverty Rate
- 15.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,670
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,064 | 90.0% |
| Black | 197 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,449
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,596 | 27.5% |
| Republican | 4,328 | 45.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,288 | 24.2% |
| Other | 22 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,586 | 48.5% |
| Female | 4,857 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,587 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 0.9% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,348
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,005 | 46.6% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 27.7% |
| Black | 1 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 9 | 25.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,129 | 46.4% |
| Female | 2,218 | 45.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,624 (38.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,251 (18.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,219
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $143,328
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $707
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.7%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.