Webster County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Webster County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54101
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 553.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 556.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.483459
- Longitude
- -80.449052
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,145
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,505
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,080 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 0.8% |
| White | 7,912 | 97.1% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 6,482 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.4% |
| White | 6,393 | 98.3% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.5% |
| 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)
- 8,144
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,072
- Poverty Rate
- 23.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,879
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,604 | 93.4% |
| Black | 11 | 0.1% |
| 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
- 4,425
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,799 | 40.7% |
| Republican | 1,191 | 26.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 313 | 7.1% |
| Other | 9 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,099 | 47.4% |
| Female | 2,321 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,117 | 93.0% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.6% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,879
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,768 | 42.9% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 37.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 63.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 888 | 42.3% |
| Female | 991 | 42.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,583 (43.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 774 (12.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,388
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $75,558
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $724
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.5%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.