McMechen, WV Demographics
A map of McMechen's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,584 | 93.3% |
Multiracial | 67 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 20 | 1.2% |
Black | 13 | 0.8% |
Asian | 9 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.2% |
McMechen, West Virginia had a population of 1,697 in 2020. It was 93.3% White, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McMechen, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, McMechen is the 84th 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).
McMechen's White Population
1,584 residents of McMechen identify as White, or 93.3%. This makes the White share of the population of McMechen roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, McMechen is ranked #213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
McMechen is more White than neighboring Benwood (89.5% White), and Bellaire (85.5% White). McMechen is less White than neighboring Shadyside (95.1% White), Glen Dale (93.9% White), and Moundsville (93.6% White).
McMechen's Black Population
13 residents of McMechen identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of McMechen roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, McMechen is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
McMechen is more Black than neighboring Shadyside (0.3% Black), Glen Dale (0.6% Black), and Moundsville (0.6% Black). McMechen is less Black than neighboring Benwood (2.7% Black), and Bellaire (5.7% Black).
McMechen's Asian Population
9 residents of McMechen identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McMechen roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, McMechen is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
McMechen is more Asian than neighboring Bellaire (0.1% Asian), and Moundsville (0.4% Asian). McMechen is less Asian than neighboring Benwood (0.6% Asian), and Glen Dale (0.7% Asian).
McMechen's Hispanic Population
20 residents of McMechen identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McMechen roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, McMechen is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
McMechen is less Hispanic than neighboring Shadyside (1.5% Hispanic), Benwood (1.8% Hispanic), Bellaire (2% Hispanic), Glen Dale (1.7% Hispanic), and Moundsville (1.4% Hispanic).
McMechen's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of McMechen 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 McMechen 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, McMechen is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
McMechen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shadyside (0.1% Native American/Other), and Benwood (0% Native American/Other). McMechen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellaire (0.5% Native American/Other), and Glen Dale (0.3% Native American/Other).
McMechen's Multiracial Population
67 residents of McMechen identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McMechen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, McMechen is ranked #198 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
McMechen is more Multiracial than neighboring Shadyside (2.5% Multiracial), Glen Dale (2.9% Multiracial), and Moundsville (3.7% Multiracial). McMechen is less Multiracial than neighboring Benwood (5.4% Multiracial), and Bellaire (6.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.