Wirt County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wirt County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54105
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 232.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 234.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.020034
- Longitude
- -81.382975
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,051
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,981
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,052 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 4,896 | 96.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,984 | 100.1% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.0% |
| White | 3,870 | 97.2% |
| Black | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 2.0% |
| 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)
- 5,053
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,910
- Poverty Rate
- 16.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 843
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,873 | 96.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,878
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 837 | 29.1% |
| Republican | 1,341 | 46.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 603 | 21.0% |
| Other | 2 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,423 | 49.4% |
| Female | 1,452 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,660 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,453
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,359 | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 20.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 742 | 52.1% |
| Female | 709 | 48.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,618 (45.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 556 (15.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,725
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $114,221
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $564
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.