Summers County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Summers County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54089
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 360.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 367.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.655999
- Longitude
- -80.856325
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,707
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,867
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,550 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 1.3% |
| White | 10,684 | 91.3% |
| Black | 722 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,731 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 1.4% |
| White | 9,006 | 91.3% |
| Black | 617 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 112 | 1.1% |
| 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)
- 11,729
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $41,976
- Poverty Rate
- 22.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,590
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,651 | 90.8% |
| Black | 718 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,386
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,545 | 39.9% |
| Republican | 2,011 | 31.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,563 | 24.5% |
| Other | 4 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,037 | 47.6% |
| Female | 3,348 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,824 | 91.2% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 1.9% |
| Black | 35 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,999
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,766 | 47.5% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 42.7% |
| Black | 12 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,456 | 47.9% |
| Female | 1,543 | 46.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,973 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,731 (18.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,541
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $141,174
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $858
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.4%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.