Nicholas County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nicholas County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54067
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 067
Geography
- Land Area
- 646.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.48 sq mi
- Total Area
- 654.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.291432
- Longitude
- -80.797515
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,189
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,086
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,927 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 1.1% |
| White | 23,362 | 96.6% |
| Black | 136 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,053 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 0.2% |
| White | 18,698 | 98.0% |
| Black | 89 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 175 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,277
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,724
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,705
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,386 | 96.3% |
| Black | 133 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,796
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,231 | 30.7% |
| Republican | 5,609 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,142 | 22.8% |
| Other | 34 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,640 | 48.1% |
| Female | 7,154 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,868 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 0.9% |
| Black | 6 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,241
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,880 | 45.7% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 34.1% |
| Black | 1 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 24 | 38.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,060 | 46.1% |
| Female | 3,179 | 44.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,943 (39.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,122 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,550
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $134,167
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $723
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.