Morgan County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Morgan County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54065
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 229.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 229.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.557345
- Longitude
- -78.256517
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,344
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,380
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,059 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 1.6% |
| White | 16,380 | 94.4% |
| Black | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,179 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 1.4% |
| White | 13,714 | 95.4% |
| Black | 202 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 142 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,426
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,659
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,909
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,320 | 93.7% |
| Black | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,277
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,747 | 15.5% |
| Republican | 5,771 | 51.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,408 | 30.2% |
| Other | 13 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,547 | 49.2% |
| Female | 5,727 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,707 | 86.1% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 1.6% |
| Black | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,035
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,402 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 31.5% |
| Black | 2 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 30 | 43.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,540 | 45.8% |
| Female | 2,495 | 43.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,756 (35.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,402 (18.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,250
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $239,213
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $818
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.