Sophia, WV Demographics
A map of Sophia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,031 | 91.2% |
Multiracial | 47 | 4.2% |
Black | 24 | 2.1% |
Hispanic | 15 | 1.3% |
Asian | 12 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 1 | 0.1% |
Sophia, West Virginia had a population of 1,130 in 2020. It was 91.2% White, 2.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sophia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Sophia is the 134th 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).
Sophia's White Population
1,031 residents of Sophia identify as White, or 91.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Sophia roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Sophia is ranked #291 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sophia is more White than neighboring Glen White (86.1% White), Lester (85.2% White), and MacArthur (91.1% White). Sophia is less White than neighboring Crab Orchard (94.6% White), and Coal City (95.6% White).
Sophia's Black Population
24 residents of Sophia identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sophia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Sophia is ranked #124 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sophia is more Black than neighboring Crab Orchard (0.8% Black), Coal City (0.9% Black), and MacArthur (1.9% Black). Sophia is less Black than neighboring Glen White (8.6% Black), and Lester (10.7% Black).
Sophia's Asian Population
12 residents of Sophia identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sophia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Sophia is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sophia is more Asian than neighboring Glen White (0% Asian), Crab Orchard (0.2% Asian), Coal City (0.1% Asian), Lester (0% Asian), and MacArthur (0.7% Asian).
Sophia's Hispanic Population
15 residents of Sophia identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sophia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Sophia is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sophia is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen White (0% Hispanic), Crab Orchard (1% Hispanic), Coal City (0.6% Hispanic), Lester (0.6% Hispanic), and MacArthur (1.2% Hispanic).
Sophia's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Sophia 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 Sophia 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, Sophia is ranked #298 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sophia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen White (0% Native American/Other), and Lester (0% Native American/Other). Sophia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crab Orchard (0.2% Native American/Other), Coal City (0.3% Native American/Other), and MacArthur (0.4% Native American/Other).
Sophia's Multiracial Population
47 residents of Sophia identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sophia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Sophia is ranked #175 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sophia is more Multiracial than neighboring Crab Orchard (3.2% Multiracial), Coal City (2.5% Multiracial), and Lester (3.6% Multiracial). Sophia is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen White (5.3% Multiracial), and MacArthur (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.