Roane County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Roane County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54087
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 483.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 483.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.742950
- Longitude
- -81.354494
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,758
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,991
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,595 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 1.2% |
| White | 13,268 | 96.4% |
| Black | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,875 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 1.0% |
| White | 10,696 | 97.3% |
| Black | 87 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,786
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $42,917
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,604
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,227 | 95.9% |
| Black | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,599
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,100 | 27.6% |
| Republican | 3,325 | 43.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,017 | 26.5% |
| Other | 15 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,669 | 48.3% |
| Female | 3,927 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,067 | 93.0% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 0.9% |
| Black | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,541
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,292 | 46.6% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 44.6% |
| Black | 2 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 14 | 60.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,700 | 46.3% |
| Female | 1,841 | 46.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,313 (42.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,535 (15.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,146
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $131,855
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $634
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.