WV
West Virginia
State government overview
The governor of West Virginia is Patrick Morrisey (Republican), in office since January 2025. In Congress, West Virginia is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 2 representatives. The West Virginia Legislature has a 34-seat Senate and a 100-seat House of Delegates. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of West Virginia
Patrick Morrisey
Republican · In office since January 2025
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
West Virginia in Congress
4 Republicans
U.S. Senate
- Jim JusticeR · Senator
- Shelley Moore CapitoR · Senator
U.S. House
- Carol MillerR · District 1
- Riley MooreR · District 2
West Virginia Legislature
- Senate · 34 seats
- 32 Republican, 2 Democratic
- House of Delegates · 100 seats
- 91 Republican, 9 Democratic
1,778,373
Population
$59,608
Median income
5.4%
Unemployment
42.7
Median age
Education
High school or higher89.3%
Bachelor's or higher24.1%
Graduate or professional9.7%
Housing
Median home value$162,600
Median rent$872
Homeownership rate74.9%
16.7%
Poverty rate
$34,203
Per capita income
53.8%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)