Omar, WV Demographics

A map of Omar's Population by Race

Omar, West Virginia had a population of 416 in 2020. It was 89.2% White, 5.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Omar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Omar is the 252nd 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).

Omar's White Population

371 residents of Omar identify as White, or 89.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Omar roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Omar is ranked #333 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Omar is less White than neighboring Chauncey (97.4% White), Switzer (92.7% White), Rossmore (95.9% White), Sarah Ann (90.8% White), and Monaville (92.7% White).

Omar's Black Population

21 residents of Omar identify as Black, or 5.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Omar roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Omar is ranked #64 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Omar is more Black than neighboring Chauncey (0.4% Black), Switzer (2.7% Black), Rossmore (0.4% Black), Sarah Ann (4.3% Black), and Monaville (2.3% Black).

Omar's Asian Population

0 residents of Omar identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Omar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Omar is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Omar is less Asian than neighboring Switzer (0.2% Asian), Rossmore (0.4% Asian), and Sarah Ann (0.5% Asian).

Omar's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Omar identify as Hispanic, or 0.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Omar roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Omar is ranked #290 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Omar is more Hispanic than neighboring Chauncey (0% Hispanic), Switzer (0.5% Hispanic), Sarah Ann (0.5% Hispanic), and Monaville (0.3% Hispanic). Omar is less Hispanic than neighboring Rossmore (1.7% Hispanic).

Omar's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Omar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Omar 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, Omar is ranked #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Omar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chauncey (0% Native American/Other), Switzer (0.3% Native American/Other), Rossmore (0.8% Native American/Other), Sarah Ann (1% Native American/Other), and Monaville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Omar's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Omar identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Omar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Omar is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Omar is more Multiracial than neighboring Chauncey (2.1% Multiracial), Switzer (3.5% Multiracial), Rossmore (0.8% Multiracial), and Sarah Ann (2.9% Multiracial). Omar is less Multiracial than neighboring Monaville (4.3% Multiracial).

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