Peterstown, WV Demographics
A map of Peterstown's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 426 | 95.1% |
Black | 12 | 2.7% |
Multiracial | 8 | 1.8% |
Hispanic | 1 | 0.2% |
Native American/Other | 1 | 0.2% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Peterstown, West Virginia had a population of 448 in 2020. It was 95.1% White, 2.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peterstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Peterstown is the 243rd 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).
Peterstown's White Population
426 residents of Peterstown identify as White, or 95.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Peterstown slightly larger than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Peterstown is ranked #116 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Peterstown is more White than neighboring Rich Creek (91.1% White), Narrows (93.9% White), Pearisburg (91% White), and Ripplemead (91.2% White). Peterstown is less White than neighboring Glen Lyn (95.8% White).
Peterstown's Black Population
12 residents of Peterstown identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peterstown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Peterstown is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Peterstown is more Black than neighboring Rich Creek (1.1% Black), Glen Lyn (0% Black), Narrows (1.1% Black), Pearisburg (1.9% Black), and Ripplemead (0% Black).
Peterstown's Asian Population
0 residents of Peterstown identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peterstown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Peterstown is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Peterstown is less Asian than neighboring Rich Creek (1.2% Asian), Glen Lyn (1.1% Asian), Narrows (0.3% Asian), Pearisburg (1% Asian), and Ripplemead (0.7% Asian).
Peterstown's Hispanic Population
1 residents of Peterstown identify as Hispanic, or 0.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peterstown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Peterstown is ranked #379 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Peterstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Rich Creek (2.1% Hispanic), Glen Lyn (1.1% Hispanic), Narrows (1.8% Hispanic), Pearisburg (1.9% Hispanic), and Ripplemead (3.9% Hispanic).
Peterstown's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Peterstown 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 Peterstown 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, Peterstown is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Peterstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Native American/Other), and Narrows (0.1% Native American/Other). Peterstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rich Creek (0.8% Native American/Other), Pearisburg (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ripplemead (1% Native American/Other).
Peterstown's Multiracial Population
8 residents of Peterstown identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peterstown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Peterstown is ranked #376 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Peterstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Rich Creek (3.7% Multiracial), Glen Lyn (2.1% Multiracial), Narrows (2.9% Multiracial), Pearisburg (3.9% Multiracial), and Ripplemead (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.