Wood County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wood County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54107
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 366.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 376.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.211602
- Longitude
- -81.516234
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 83,125
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 65,754
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 81,927 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,195 | 1.4% |
| White | 78,755 | 94.7% |
| Black | 918 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 394 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,009 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 748 | 1.1% |
| White | 62,899 | 95.7% |
| Black | 935 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 410 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 444 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 242 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 83,407
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,476
- Poverty Rate
- 14.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,101
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 78,671 | 94.3% |
| Black | 978 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 365 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 49,989
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,677 | 25.4% |
| Republican | 22,791 | 45.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,299 | 26.6% |
| Other | 34 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 23,547 | 47.1% |
| Female | 26,405 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,223 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 462 | 0.9% |
| Black | 85 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 307 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 25,074
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,002 | 50.9% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 37.2% |
| Black | 14 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 121 | 39.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,082 | 51.3% |
| Female | 12,986 | 49.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,254 (30.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,473 (24.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 40,283
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $155,796
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $851
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.