Ritchie County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ritchie County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54085
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 451.99 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.71 sq mi
- Total Area
- 453.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.177112
- Longitude
- -81.066317
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,216
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,607
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,156 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.7% |
| White | 8,003 | 97.4% |
| Black | 12 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,555 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 0.8% |
| White | 6,447 | 97.6% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,286
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,566
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,742
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,051 | 97.2% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,235
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 779 | 14.9% |
| Republican | 3,133 | 59.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,139 | 21.8% |
| Other | 5 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,541 | 48.5% |
| Female | 2,692 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,758 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 0.8% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,532
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,312 | 48.6% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 43.9% |
| Black | 1 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 41.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,246 | 49.0% |
| Female | 1,285 | 47.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,509 (41.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 879 (14.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,176
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $112,971
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $592
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.3%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.