Spelter, WV Demographics

A map of Spelter's Population by Race

Spelter, West Virginia had a population of 244 in 2020. It was 91.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spelter, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spelter is the 320th 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).

Spelter's White Population

223 residents of Spelter identify as White, or 91.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Spelter roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spelter is ranked #283 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spelter is more White than neighboring Hepzibah (88.9% White), and Despard (89.9% White). Spelter is less White than neighboring Gypsy (97% White), Lumberport (91.9% White), and Shinnston (93.1% White).

Spelter's Black Population

0 residents of Spelter identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spelter roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spelter is ranked #329 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spelter is less Black than neighboring Hepzibah (1% Black), Shinnston (1.6% Black), and Despard (2.1% Black).

Spelter's Asian Population

0 residents of Spelter identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spelter roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spelter is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spelter is less Asian than neighboring Shinnston (0.3% Asian), and Despard (0.1% Asian).

Spelter's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Spelter identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spelter roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spelter is ranked #55 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spelter is more Hispanic than neighboring Gypsy (1.5% Hispanic), Lumberport (1% Hispanic), Shinnston (1.3% Hispanic), and Despard (0.5% Hispanic). Spelter is less Hispanic than neighboring Hepzibah (3.4% Hispanic).

Spelter's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Spelter identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spelter 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, Spelter is ranked #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spelter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hepzibah (0.8% Native American/Other), Gypsy (0% Native American/Other), Lumberport (1.1% Native American/Other), Shinnston (0.3% Native American/Other), and Despard (0.6% Native American/Other).

Spelter's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Spelter identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spelter roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spelter is ranked #114 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spelter is more Multiracial than neighboring Gypsy (1.5% Multiracial), and Shinnston (3.4% Multiracial). Spelter is less Multiracial than neighboring Hepzibah (5.9% Multiracial), Lumberport (6% Multiracial), and Despard (6.7% Multiracial).

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