Rich Creek, VA Demographics

A map of Rich Creek's Population by Race

Rich Creek, Virginia had a population of 749 in 2020. It was 91.1% White, 1.1% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rich Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is the 413th 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).

Rich Creek's White Population

682 residents of Rich Creek identify as White, or 91.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Rich Creek considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is ranked #121 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rich Creek is more White than neighboring Pearisburg (91% White). Rich Creek is less White than neighboring Peterstown (95.1% White), Glen Lyn (95.8% White), Narrows (93.9% White), and Ripplemead (91.2% White).

Rich Creek's Black Population

8 residents of Rich Creek identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rich Creek less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is ranked #565 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rich Creek is more Black than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Black), and Ripplemead (0% Black). Rich Creek is less Black than neighboring Peterstown (2.7% Black), and Pearisburg (1.9% Black).

Rich Creek's Asian Population

9 residents of Rich Creek identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rich Creek slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rich Creek is more Asian than neighboring Peterstown (0% Asian), Glen Lyn (1.1% Asian), Narrows (0.3% Asian), Pearisburg (1% Asian), and Ripplemead (0.7% Asian).

Rich Creek's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Rich Creek identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rich Creek slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is ranked #505 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rich Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Peterstown (0.2% Hispanic), Glen Lyn (1.1% Hispanic), Narrows (1.8% Hispanic), and Pearisburg (1.9% Hispanic). Rich Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Ripplemead (3.9% Hispanic).

Rich Creek's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Rich Creek 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 Rich Creek roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rich Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peterstown (0.2% Native American/Other), Glen Lyn (0% Native American/Other), Narrows (0.1% Native American/Other), and Pearisburg (0.4% Native American/Other). Rich Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ripplemead (1% Native American/Other).

Rich Creek's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Rich Creek identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rich Creek roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rich Creek is ranked #383 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rich Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Peterstown (1.8% Multiracial), Glen Lyn (2.1% Multiracial), Narrows (2.9% Multiracial), and Ripplemead (3.3% Multiracial). Rich Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Pearisburg (3.9% Multiracial).

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