Nitro, WV Demographics

A map of Nitro's Population by Race

Nitro, West Virginia had a population of 6,624 in 2020. It was 87.8% White, 3.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nitro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Nitro is the 24th 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).

Nitro's White Population

5,819 residents of Nitro identify as White, or 87.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Nitro roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Nitro is ranked #359 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nitro is more White than neighboring St. Albans (87.6% White), Cross Lanes (85.6% White), Institute (27.8% White), and Jefferson (78% White). Nitro is less White than neighboring Poca (96.5% White).

Nitro's Black Population

228 residents of Nitro identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nitro roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Nitro is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Nitro is more Black than neighboring Poca (0.6% Black). Nitro is less Black than neighboring St. Albans (4.6% Black), Cross Lanes (6.5% Black), Institute (61.7% Black), and Jefferson (11.4% Black).

Nitro's Asian Population

27 residents of Nitro identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nitro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Nitro is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Nitro is more Asian than neighboring Poca (0% Asian), and Jefferson (0% Asian). Nitro is less Asian than neighboring St. Albans (0.6% Asian), Cross Lanes (1.1% Asian), and Institute (1.1% Asian).

Nitro's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Nitro identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nitro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Nitro is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nitro is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Albans (1.7% Hispanic), Cross Lanes (2% Hispanic), Poca (0.7% Hispanic), and Jefferson (1.5% Hispanic). Nitro is less Hispanic than neighboring Institute (5.1% Hispanic).

Nitro's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Nitro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nitro 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, Nitro is ranked #41 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nitro is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Albans (0.5% Native American/Other), Cross Lanes (0.4% Native American/Other), Institute (0.5% Native American/Other), Poca (0.5% Native American/Other), and Jefferson (0.9% Native American/Other).

Nitro's Multiracial Population

331 residents of Nitro identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nitro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Nitro is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nitro is more Multiracial than neighboring Cross Lanes (4.5% Multiracial), Institute (3.9% Multiracial), and Poca (1.8% Multiracial). Nitro is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (8.2% Multiracial).

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