Richwood, WV Demographics

A map of Richwood's Population by Race

Richwood, West Virginia had a population of 1,660 in 2020. It was 96.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Richwood is the 86th 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).

Richwood's White Population

1,598 residents of Richwood identify as White, or 96.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Richwood slightly larger than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Richwood is ranked #62 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more White than neighboring Craigsville (95.4% White), Nettie (95.7% White), and Camden-on-Gauley (93.7% White). Richwood is less White than neighboring Fenwick (97.1% White), and Cowen (97.3% White).

Richwood's Black Population

7 residents of Richwood identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Richwood is ranked #254 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Black than neighboring Fenwick (0% Black), Nettie (0.2% Black), and Cowen (0.2% Black). Richwood is less Black than neighboring Craigsville (0.5% Black), and Camden-on-Gauley (0.8% Black).

Richwood's Asian Population

4 residents of Richwood identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Richwood is ranked #187 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Asian than neighboring Fenwick (0% Asian), Craigsville (0.1% Asian), Camden-on-Gauley (0% Asian), and Cowen (0% Asian). Richwood is less Asian than neighboring Nettie (0.6% Asian).

Richwood's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Richwood identify as Hispanic, or 0.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Richwood is ranked #379 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Fenwick (0% Hispanic). Richwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Craigsville (0.7% Hispanic), Nettie (0.4% Hispanic), Camden-on-Gauley (0.8% Hispanic), and Cowen (1.4% Hispanic).

Richwood's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Richwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richwood 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, Richwood is ranked #298 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fenwick (0% Native American/Other), Nettie (0% Native American/Other), and Camden-on-Gauley (0% Native American/Other). Richwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Craigsville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Cowen (0.2% Native American/Other).

Richwood's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Richwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Richwood is ranked #309 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Cowen (0.8% Multiracial). Richwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Fenwick (2.9% Multiracial), Craigsville (2.9% Multiracial), Nettie (3.1% Multiracial), and Camden-on-Gauley (4.8% Multiracial).

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