Wetzel County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wetzel County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54103
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 103
Geography
- Land Area
- 358.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 361.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.598180
- Longitude
- -80.635399
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,053
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,062
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,873 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 1.3% |
| White | 13,552 | 96.4% |
| Black | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,023 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.4% |
| White | 10,796 | 97.6% |
| Black | 32 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 188 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,078
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,767
- Poverty Rate
- 15.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,218
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,327 | 94.7% |
| Black | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,259
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,347 | 40.5% |
| Republican | 2,857 | 34.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,394 | 16.9% |
| Other | 8 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,999 | 48.4% |
| Female | 4,256 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,363 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 0.8% |
| Black | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,665
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,250 | 44.1% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 40.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 14 | 38.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,841 | 46.0% |
| Female | 1,821 | 42.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,925 (38.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,725 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,297
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,090
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $691
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.