Taylor County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Taylor County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54091
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 172.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 175.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.332478
- Longitude
- -80.046554
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,487
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,108
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,318 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 1.0% |
| White | 15,773 | 95.7% |
| Black | 103 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,994 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 0.9% |
| White | 12,730 | 97.1% |
| Black | 90 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,487
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,334
- Poverty Rate
- 13.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,216
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,680 | 95.1% |
| Black | 114 | 0.7% |
| 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
- 9,002
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,733 | 30.4% |
| Republican | 3,880 | 43.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,685 | 18.7% |
| Other | 26 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,340 | 48.2% |
| Female | 4,657 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,035 | 89.3% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 0.7% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,295
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,864 | 48.1% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 40.6% |
| Black | 2 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 14 | 41.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,108 | 48.6% |
| Female | 2,185 | 46.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,199 (34.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,469 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,433
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,222
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $806
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.