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West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

West Virginia · WV-02

West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District is one of 2 U.S. House districts in West Virginia, represented in Congress by Riley Moore (Republican). It is home to roughly 899,422 people, with a median age of 41.7. The population is about 89% White. The median household income is $63,403, and 25% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+40).

Representative

Riley Moore Republican

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

Geography

Map of West Virginia

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9,771 mi²
Land area
92/mi²
Pop. density
0.14
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, WV-02 is very irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+40
2024 margin
29% / 69%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+37
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

89% White3% Black3% Hispanic1% Asian4% Other
899,422
Population
41.7
Median age
19.9%
Under 18
19.6%
Age 65+
2.3%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$63,403
Median household income
$183,888
Median home value
$877
Median rent
25%
Bachelor's or higher
74.4%
Homeownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
28.5 min
Mean commute
6.3%
Uninsured

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

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