119th Congress · WV-1
West Virginia's 1st Congressional District
West Virginia's 1st Congressional District (WV-1) has a population of 885,040. The median household income is $52,742 and the median age is 43.7.
885,040
Population
62
People / sq mi
$52,742
Median Income
43.7
Median Age
WV-1 covers 14,340 sq mi of land at 61.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$52,742
Median Household Income
$30,734
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$125,400
Median Home Value
$823
Median Rent
74.2%
Homeownership
Education
86.9%
High School+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
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Common questions about WV-1
Frequently Asked Questions
West Virginia's 1st Congressional District (WV-1) has a population of 885,040 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District is $52,742, with a per capita income of $30,734.
West Virginia's 1st Congressional District is 91.6% White, 3.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.