Belington, WV Demographics

A map of Belington's Population by Race

Belington, West Virginia had a population of 1,805 in 2020. It was 93.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Belington is the 78th 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).

Belington's White Population

1,693 residents of Belington identify as White, or 93.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Belington roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Belington is ranked #194 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belington is more White than neighboring Elkins (89.9% White). Belington is less White than neighboring Junior (95.1% White), Norton (96.7% White), Womelsdorf (Coalton) (95.8% White), and Montrose (95.2% White).

Belington's Black Population

0 residents of Belington identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Belington is ranked #329 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belington is less Black than neighboring Norton (0.3% Black), and Elkins (2.6% Black).

Belington's Asian Population

3 residents of Belington identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Belington is ranked #187 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belington is more Asian than neighboring Montrose (0% Asian). Belington is less Asian than neighboring Junior (0.3% Asian), Norton (0.6% Asian), Womelsdorf (Coalton) (0.5% Asian), and Elkins (0.9% Asian).

Belington's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Belington identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Belington is ranked #265 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belington is more Hispanic than neighboring Junior (0.3% Hispanic), Norton (0.3% Hispanic), and Womelsdorf (Coalton) (0.5% Hispanic). Belington is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkins (1.7% Hispanic), and Montrose (1.4% Hispanic).

Belington's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Belington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belington 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, Belington is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Junior (0% Native American/Other), Norton (0% Native American/Other), and Womelsdorf (Coalton) (0.5% Native American/Other). Belington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0.7% Native American/Other).

Belington's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Belington identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Belington is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belington is more Multiracial than neighboring Junior (4.4% Multiracial), Norton (2.1% Multiracial), Womelsdorf (Coalton) (2.6% Multiracial), Elkins (4.2% Multiracial), and Montrose (2.8% Multiracial).

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