Kingwood, WV Demographics
A map of Kingwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,799 | 93.9% |
Multiracial | 123 | 4.1% |
Hispanic | 36 | 1.2% |
Black | 13 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.2% |
Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
Kingwood, West Virginia had a population of 2,980 in 2020. It was 93.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kingwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Kingwood is the 53rd 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).
Kingwood's White Population
2,799 residents of Kingwood identify as White, or 93.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Kingwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Kingwood is ranked #189 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kingwood is less White than neighboring Albright (98.4% White), Tunnelton (95.9% White), Rowlesburg (96.6% White), Reedsville (94.5% White), and Arthurdale (95% White).
Kingwood's Black Population
13 residents of Kingwood identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kingwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Kingwood is ranked #254 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kingwood is more Black than neighboring Albright (0% Black), Rowlesburg (0% Black), and Arthurdale (0.3% Black). Kingwood is less Black than neighboring Tunnelton (1% Black), and Reedsville (0.8% Black).
Kingwood's Asian Population
4 residents of Kingwood identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kingwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Kingwood is ranked #218 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kingwood is more Asian than neighboring Albright (0% Asian), Tunnelton (0% Asian), and Rowlesburg (0% Asian). Kingwood is less Asian than neighboring Reedsville (0.2% Asian), and Arthurdale (0.3% Asian).
Kingwood's Hispanic Population
36 residents of Kingwood identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kingwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Kingwood is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kingwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Albright (0.8% Hispanic), Tunnelton (0.3% Hispanic), Rowlesburg (0.5% Hispanic), Reedsville (0.8% Hispanic), and Arthurdale (1.1% Hispanic).
Kingwood's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Kingwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kingwood 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, Kingwood is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kingwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Albright (0% Native American/Other), Tunnelton (0% Native American/Other), and Reedsville (0% Native American/Other). Kingwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arthurdale (0.3% Native American/Other).
Kingwood's Multiracial Population
123 residents of Kingwood identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kingwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Kingwood is ranked #180 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kingwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Albright (0.8% Multiracial), Tunnelton (2.7% Multiracial), Rowlesburg (2.7% Multiracial), Reedsville (3.8% Multiracial), and Arthurdale (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.