Wayne County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54099
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 099
Geography
- Land Area
- 506.01 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 512.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.143642
- Longitude
- -82.422666
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,971
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 30,187
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,699 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 0.7% |
| White | 36,856 | 97.1% |
| Black | 263 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,093 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 0.3% |
| White | 29,578 | 98.0% |
| Black | 251 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 225 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,164
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,186
- Poverty Rate
- 14.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,537
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,590 | 95.9% |
| Black | 366 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,090
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,974 | 40.6% |
| Republican | 8,572 | 38.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,368 | 15.2% |
| Other | 39 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,584 | 47.9% |
| Female | 11,491 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,736 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 0.7% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,453
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,933 | 43.1% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 41.1% |
| Black | 4 | 26.7% |
| Asian | 35 | 52.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,709 | 44.5% |
| Female | 4,741 | 41.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,730 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,282 (19.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,263
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $133,006
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,024
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.