Lincoln County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lincoln County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54043
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 437.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 438.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.171770
- Longitude
- -82.077623
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,853
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,369
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,692 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 0.8% |
| White | 19,313 | 97.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,294 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 0.5% |
| White | 15,155 | 98.6% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,902
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,755
- Poverty Rate
- 22.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,541
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,306 | 97.0% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,743
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,413 | 41.1% |
| Republican | 3,478 | 32.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,309 | 21.5% |
| Other | 19 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,358 | 49.9% |
| Female | 5,378 | 50.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,118 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,767
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,523 | 44.7% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 31.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,425 | 45.3% |
| Female | 2,341 | 43.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,762 (41.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,146 (8.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,595
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $106,746
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $775
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
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.