Oak Hill, WV Demographics
A map of Oak Hill's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,071 | 86.5% |
Black | 444 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 428 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 157 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 42 | 0.5% |
Asian | 37 | 0.5% |
Oak Hill, West Virginia had a population of 8,179 in 2020. It was 86.5% White, 5.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oak Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Oak Hill is the 19th 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).
Oak Hill's White Population
7,071 residents of Oak Hill identify as White, or 86.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Hill roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Oak Hill is ranked #372 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oak Hill is more White than neighboring Thurmond (60% White), and Glen Jean (58.9% White). Oak Hill is less White than neighboring Hilltop (87.9% White), Scarbro (92.2% White), and Gatewood (94.9% White).
Oak Hill's Black Population
444 residents of Oak Hill identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Hill roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Oak Hill is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oak Hill is more Black than neighboring Hilltop (4% Black), Scarbro (1.7% Black), Thurmond (0% Black), and Gatewood (0% Black). Oak Hill is less Black than neighboring Glen Jean (28.9% Black).
Oak Hill's Asian Population
37 residents of Oak Hill identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Hill roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Oak Hill is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oak Hill is more Asian than neighboring Hilltop (0% Asian), Scarbro (0.2% Asian), Thurmond (0% Asian), Glen Jean (0% Asian), and Gatewood (0% Asian).
Oak Hill's Hispanic Population
157 residents of Oak Hill identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Hill roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Oak Hill is ranked #99 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oak Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Hilltop (0.8% Hispanic), Scarbro (0.9% Hispanic), and Thurmond (0% Hispanic). Oak Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Jean (2.2% Hispanic), and Gatewood (2.3% Hispanic).
Oak Hill's Native American/Other Population
42 residents of Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill 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, Oak Hill is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oak Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thurmond (0% Native American/Other). Oak Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hilltop (0.6% Native American/Other), Scarbro (1.1% Native American/Other), Glen Jean (3.3% Native American/Other), and Gatewood (0.8% Native American/Other).
Oak Hill's Multiracial Population
428 residents of Oak Hill identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Hill roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Oak Hill is ranked #92 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oak Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Scarbro (3.9% Multiracial), and Gatewood (2.1% Multiracial). Oak Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Hilltop (6.8% Multiracial), Thurmond (40% Multiracial), and Glen Jean (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.