Rainelle, WV Demographics

A map of Rainelle's Population by Race

Rainelle, West Virginia had a population of 1,190 in 2020. It was 92.1% White, 1.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rainelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Rainelle is the 129th 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).

Rainelle's White Population

1,096 residents of Rainelle identify as White, or 92.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Rainelle roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Rainelle is ranked #268 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rainelle is more White than neighboring Rupert (90.5% White). Rainelle is less White than neighboring Quinwood (93.2% White), Meadow Bridge (97.5% White), Nettie (95.7% White), and Cunard (95.9% White).

Rainelle's Black Population

21 residents of Rainelle identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rainelle roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Rainelle is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rainelle is more Black than neighboring Rupert (1.3% Black), Quinwood (0% Black), Meadow Bridge (0% Black), Nettie (0.2% Black), and Cunard (0% Black).

Rainelle's Asian Population

4 residents of Rainelle identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rainelle roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Rainelle is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rainelle is more Asian than neighboring Rupert (0% Asian), Quinwood (0% Asian), Meadow Bridge (0% Asian), and Cunard (0% Asian). Rainelle is less Asian than neighboring Nettie (0.6% Asian).

Rainelle's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Rainelle identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rainelle roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Rainelle is ranked #227 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rainelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadow Bridge (0.3% Hispanic), and Nettie (0.4% Hispanic). Rainelle is less Hispanic than neighboring Rupert (2.2% Hispanic), Quinwood (3.2% Hispanic), and Cunard (2% Hispanic).

Rainelle's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Rainelle identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rainelle 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, Rainelle is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rainelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadow Bridge (0.3% Native American/Other), Nettie (0% Native American/Other), and Cunard (0% Native American/Other). Rainelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rupert (1% Native American/Other), and Quinwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Rainelle's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Rainelle identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rainelle roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Rainelle is ranked #198 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rainelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Quinwood (2.7% Multiracial), Meadow Bridge (1.9% Multiracial), Nettie (3.1% Multiracial), and Cunard (2% Multiracial). Rainelle is less Multiracial than neighboring Rupert (5% Multiracial).

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