Pocahontas County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pocahontas County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54075
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 075
Geography
- Land Area
- 940.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 941.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.332606
- Longitude
- -80.010121
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,774
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,401
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,645 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 1.8% |
| White | 7,359 | 94.7% |
| Black | 39 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,303 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 1.5% |
| White | 6,089 | 95.1% |
| Black | 65 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 2.3% |
| 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)
- 7,784
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,011
- Poverty Rate
- 21.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,674
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,295 | 93.7% |
| Black | 42 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,983
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,556 | 31.2% |
| Republican | 1,985 | 39.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,346 | 27.0% |
| Other | 9 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,437 | 48.9% |
| Female | 2,546 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,487 | 90.0% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 1.0% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,747
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,480 | 55.3% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 40.0% |
| Black | 1 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 8 | 72.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,342 | 55.1% |
| Female | 1,405 | 55.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,191 (37.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,159 (19.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,834
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $149,882
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $744
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.