Institute, WV Demographics
A map of Institute's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 351 | 61.7% |
White | 158 | 27.8% |
Hispanic | 29 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 22 | 3.9% |
Asian | 6 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.5% |
Institute, West Virginia had a population of 569 in 2020. It was 27.8% White, 61.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Institute, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Institute is the 207th 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).
Institute's White Population
158 residents of Institute identify as White, or 27.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Institute considerably less than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Institute is ranked #438 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Institute is less White than neighboring Jefferson (78% White), West Dunbar (42.9% White), Dunbar (76.1% White), St. Albans (87.6% White), and Cross Lanes (85.6% White).
Institute's Black Population
351 residents of Institute identify as Black, or 61.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Institute considerably larger than the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Institute is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Institute is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (11.4% Black), West Dunbar (47.5% Black), Dunbar (13.5% Black), St. Albans (4.6% Black), and Cross Lanes (6.5% Black).
Institute's Asian Population
6 residents of Institute identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Institute roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Institute is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Institute is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (0% Asian), West Dunbar (0.3% Asian), and St. Albans (0.6% Asian). Institute is less Asian than neighboring Dunbar (1.4% Asian).
Institute's Hispanic Population
29 residents of Institute identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Institute roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Institute is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Institute is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (1.5% Hispanic), West Dunbar (1.6% Hispanic), Dunbar (1.8% Hispanic), St. Albans (1.7% Hispanic), and Cross Lanes (2% Hispanic).
Institute's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Institute 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 Institute 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, Institute is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Institute is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cross Lanes (0.4% Native American/Other). Institute is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.9% Native American/Other), West Dunbar (1.8% Native American/Other), and Dunbar (0.6% Native American/Other).
Institute's Multiracial Population
22 residents of Institute identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Institute roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Institute is ranked #198 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Institute is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (8.2% Multiracial), West Dunbar (5.8% Multiracial), Dunbar (6.6% Multiracial), St. Albans (5% Multiracial), and Cross Lanes (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.