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West Virginia's 1st Congressional District

West Virginia · WV-01

West Virginia's 1st Congressional District is one of 2 U.S. House districts in West Virginia, represented in Congress by Carol Miller (Republican). It is home to roughly 885,040 people, with a median age of 43.8. The population is about 91% White. The median household income is $52,788, and 21% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+44).

Representative

Carol Miller Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of West Virginia

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14,440 mi²
Land area
61/mi²
Pop. density
0.28
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, WV-01 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+44
2024 margin
27% / 71%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+41
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

91% White3% Black1% Hispanic1% Asian4% Other
885,040
Population
43.8
Median age
20.4%
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
1.1%
Foreign-born
7.3%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$52,788
Median household income
$125,361
Median home value
$823
Median rent
21%
Bachelor's or higher
74.2%
Homeownership
18.7%
Poverty rate
27.7 min
Mean commute
6%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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