Hurricane, WV Demographics

A map of Hurricane's Population by Race

Hurricane, West Virginia had a population of 6,961 in 2020. It was 91.6% White, 1.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hurricane, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Hurricane is the 22nd 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).

Hurricane's White Population

6,379 residents of Hurricane identify as White, or 91.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Hurricane roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Hurricane is ranked #278 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hurricane is more White than neighboring Teays Valley (89.7% White). Hurricane is less White than neighboring Culloden (93.9% White), Milton (94.3% White), Eleanor (95.4% White), and Winfield (92.7% White).

Hurricane's Black Population

83 residents of Hurricane identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hurricane roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Hurricane is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hurricane is more Black than neighboring Culloden (0.9% Black), Milton (0.6% Black), and Eleanor (0.1% Black). Hurricane is less Black than neighboring Teays Valley (1.8% Black), and Winfield (1.3% Black).

Hurricane's Asian Population

55 residents of Hurricane identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hurricane roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Hurricane is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hurricane is more Asian than neighboring Culloden (0.5% Asian), Milton (0.4% Asian), and Eleanor (0.7% Asian). Hurricane is less Asian than neighboring Teays Valley (2.2% Asian), and Winfield (0.9% Asian).

Hurricane's Hispanic Population

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

Hurricane is more Hispanic than neighboring Culloden (1.6% Hispanic), Teays Valley (1.7% Hispanic), Milton (1.4% Hispanic), Eleanor (1% Hispanic), and Winfield (1.4% Hispanic).

Hurricane's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Hurricane identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hurricane 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, Hurricane is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hurricane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Culloden (0.4% Native American/Other), Teays Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), Milton (0.4% Native American/Other), Eleanor (0.2% Native American/Other), and Winfield (0.2% Native American/Other).

Hurricane's Multiracial Population

288 residents of Hurricane identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hurricane roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Hurricane is ranked #180 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hurricane is more Multiracial than neighboring Culloden (2.9% Multiracial), Milton (2.8% Multiracial), Eleanor (2.5% Multiracial), and Winfield (3.6% Multiracial). Hurricane is less Multiracial than neighboring Teays Valley (4.2% Multiracial).

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