Benwood, WV Demographics

A map of Benwood's Population by Race

Benwood, West Virginia had a population of 1,252 in 2020. It was 89.5% White, 2.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Benwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Benwood is the 124th 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).

Benwood's White Population

1,121 residents of Benwood identify as White, or 89.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Benwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Benwood is ranked #328 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Benwood is more White than neighboring Bellaire (85.5% White), and Bridgeport (83.4% White). Benwood is less White than neighboring McMechen (93.3% White), Shadyside (95.1% White), and Bethlehem (92.6% White).

Benwood's Black Population

34 residents of Benwood identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Benwood is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Benwood is more Black than neighboring McMechen (0.8% Black), Shadyside (0.3% Black), and Bethlehem (1.1% Black). Benwood is less Black than neighboring Bellaire (5.7% Black), and Bridgeport (6.8% Black).

Benwood's Asian Population

7 residents of Benwood identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Benwood is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Benwood is more Asian than neighboring Bellaire (0.1% Asian), McMechen (0.5% Asian), and Shadyside (0.5% Asian). Benwood is less Asian than neighboring Bethlehem (0.8% Asian), and Bridgeport (1% Asian).

Benwood's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Benwood identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Benwood is ranked #107 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Benwood is more Hispanic than neighboring McMechen (1.2% Hispanic), Shadyside (1.5% Hispanic), Bethlehem (1.5% Hispanic), and Bridgeport (1.4% Hispanic). Benwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellaire (2% Hispanic).

Benwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Benwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benwood 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, Benwood is ranked #315 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Benwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellaire (0.5% Native American/Other), McMechen (0.2% Native American/Other), Shadyside (0.1% Native American/Other), Bethlehem (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bridgeport (0.1% Native American/Other).

Benwood's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Benwood identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Benwood is ranked #77 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Benwood is more Multiracial than neighboring McMechen (3.9% Multiracial), Shadyside (2.5% Multiracial), and Bethlehem (3.5% Multiracial). Benwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellaire (6.1% Multiracial), and Bridgeport (7.3% Multiracial).

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