Prosperity, WV Demographics
A map of Prosperity's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,170 | 87.0% |
Multiracial | 88 | 6.5% |
Black | 42 | 3.1% |
Asian | 20 | 1.5% |
Hispanic | 18 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 7 | 0.5% |
Prosperity, West Virginia had a population of 1,345 in 2020. It was 87.0% White, 3.1% Black, 1.5% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Prosperity, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Prosperity is the 112th 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).
Prosperity's White Population
1,170 residents of Prosperity identify as White, or 87.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Prosperity roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Prosperity is ranked #366 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Prosperity is more White than neighboring Sprague (82.5% White), Beckley (69.4% White), Stanaford (84.9% White), and Mount Hope (72.1% White). Prosperity is less White than neighboring Bradley (91% White).
Prosperity's Black Population
42 residents of Prosperity identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Prosperity roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Prosperity is ranked #102 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Prosperity is more Black than neighboring Bradley (2.1% Black). Prosperity is less Black than neighboring Sprague (8.9% Black), Beckley (19.6% Black), Stanaford (7.9% Black), and Mount Hope (18.5% Black).
Prosperity's Asian Population
20 residents of Prosperity identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Prosperity roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Prosperity is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Prosperity is more Asian than neighboring Bradley (0.9% Asian), Sprague (1% Asian), Stanaford (1.2% Asian), and Mount Hope (0.1% Asian). Prosperity is less Asian than neighboring Beckley (2.4% Asian).
Prosperity's Hispanic Population
18 residents of Prosperity identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Prosperity roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Prosperity is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Prosperity is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanaford (1% Hispanic). Prosperity is less Hispanic than neighboring Bradley (2% Hispanic), Sprague (2.2% Hispanic), Beckley (2.2% Hispanic), and Mount Hope (2.2% Hispanic).
Prosperity's Native American/Other Population
7 residents of Prosperity 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 Prosperity 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, Prosperity is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Prosperity is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bradley (0.2% Native American/Other). Prosperity is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beckley (0.7% Native American/Other), and Stanaford (0.6% Native American/Other).
Prosperity's Multiracial Population
88 residents of Prosperity identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Prosperity roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Prosperity is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Prosperity is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradley (3.8% Multiracial), Sprague (4.8% Multiracial), Beckley (5.8% Multiracial), and Stanaford (4.4% Multiracial). Prosperity is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Hope (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.