Alderson, WV Demographics

A map of Alderson's Population by Race

Alderson, West Virginia had a population of 975 in 2020. It was 86.7% White, 3.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is the 148th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Alderson's White Population

845 residents of Alderson identify as White, or 86.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Alderson roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is ranked #370 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alderson is less White than neighboring Union (90.2% White), Ronceverte (87.8% White), Fairlea (88.8% White), and Rupert (90.5% White).

Alderson's Black Population

30 residents of Alderson identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alderson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is ranked #102 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alderson is more Black than neighboring Fairlea (2% Black), and Rupert (1.3% Black). Alderson is less Black than neighboring Union (3.3% Black), Ronceverte (5.3% Black), and Lewisburg (4.8% Black).

Alderson's Asian Population

5 residents of Alderson identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alderson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alderson is more Asian than neighboring Union (0% Asian), and Rupert (0% Asian). Alderson is less Asian than neighboring Fairlea (1.7% Asian), and Lewisburg (2% Asian).

Alderson's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Alderson identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alderson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is ranked #55 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Ronceverte (2.4% Hispanic), and Rupert (2.2% Hispanic). Alderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Union (2.9% Hispanic), and Fairlea (3.1% Hispanic).

Alderson's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Alderson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alderson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is ranked #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union (1% Native American/Other), Ronceverte (0.6% Native American/Other), Fairlea (1% Native American/Other), Lewisburg (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rupert (1% Native American/Other).

Alderson's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Alderson identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alderson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Alderson is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Union (2.6% Multiracial), Ronceverte (3.4% Multiracial), Fairlea (3.3% Multiracial), Lewisburg (3.7% Multiracial), and Rupert (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.