Putnam County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Putnam County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54079
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 345.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 350.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.510518
- Longitude
- -81.906109
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 56,778
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,612
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,972 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 810 | 1.4% |
| White | 54,012 | 95.1% |
| Black | 541 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 220 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,087 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 525 | 1.2% |
| White | 42,768 | 95.9% |
| Black | 648 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 278 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 134 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 57,177
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,224
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,009
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 53,747 | 94.0% |
| Black | 542 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 458 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 35,263
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,292 | 26.4% |
| Republican | 17,241 | 48.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,187 | 20.4% |
| Other | 26 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,955 | 48.1% |
| Female | 18,243 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,989 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 414 | 1.2% |
| Black | 61 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 230 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,144
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,851 | 46.4% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 35.3% |
| Black | 14 | 23.0% |
| Asian | 66 | 28.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,076 | 47.6% |
| Female | 8,041 | 44.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,117 (32.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,796 (29.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,963
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $228,877
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $905
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.