Pleasants County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pleasants County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54073
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 130.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.43 sq mi
- Total Area
- 134.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.368133
- Longitude
- -81.161172
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,522
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,049
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,364 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 2.1% |
| White | 7,150 | 95.1% |
| Black | 30 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,964 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 1.4% |
| White | 5,822 | 96.2% |
| Black | 33 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 118 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,521
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,761
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 825
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,149 | 95.1% |
| Black | 31 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,451
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,228 | 27.6% |
| Republican | 1,880 | 42.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 952 | 21.4% |
| Other | 19 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,132 | 47.9% |
| Female | 2,319 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,084 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0.8% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,272
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,120 | 51.9% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 38.2% |
| Black | 1 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,126 | 52.8% |
| Female | 1,146 | 49.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,169 (39.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 772 (14.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,222
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,838
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $682
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Work From Home
- 13.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.