Preston County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Preston County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54077
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 648.81 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 651.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.469030
- Longitude
- -79.668865
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,777
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,678
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,349 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 1.3% |
| White | 30,159 | 89.3% |
| Black | 2,165 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,303 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 372 | 1.3% |
| White | 24,337 | 87.9% |
| Black | 2,182 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 714 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 34,160
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,605
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,160
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,270 | 88.6% |
| Black | 2,258 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,066
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,094 | 22.7% |
| Republican | 9,590 | 53.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,639 | 20.1% |
| Other | 16 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,772 | 48.6% |
| Female | 9,284 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,818 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 0.8% |
| Black | 105 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,949
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,894 | 49.9% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 41.7% |
| Black | 48 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 34 | 56.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,305 | 49.1% |
| Female | 4,639 | 50.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,964 (38.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,533 (17.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,183
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $163,483
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $790
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- 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
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.