Belva, WV Demographics

A map of Belva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	9	2	52.9%	2.6%
White	8	74	47.1%	94.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Belva, West Virginia has an estimated population of 17, a dramatic decrease from the 78 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% Multiracial, 47.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belva has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belva, that probability was 9.9% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belva is ranked the 423rd most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. 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). Belva was ranked the 424th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belva's White Population

8 residents of Belva, or 47.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belva is significantly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Belva ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belva's White population has declined by an estimated 89.2%. White residents' share of Belva's population has decreased from 94.9% to 47.1%.

Belva is less White than neighboring Dixie (100% White), Gauley Bridge (100% White), Glen Ferris (100% White), Charlton Heights (100% White), and Falls View (48.4% White).

Belva's Black Population

0 residents of Belva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belva is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Belva ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belva's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Belva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belva's Asian Population

0 residents of Belva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belva is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Belva ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belva's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Belva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belva's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Belva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belva is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Belva ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belva's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Belva's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Belva is less Hispanic than neighboring Falls View (51.6% Hispanic).

Belva's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Belva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belva is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Belva ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belva's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Belva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belva's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Belva, or 52.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belva is significantly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Belva ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belva's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Belva's population has increased from 2.6% to 52.9%.

Belva is more Multiracial than neighboring Dixie (0% Multiracial), Gauley Bridge (0% Multiracial), Glen Ferris (0% Multiracial), Charlton Heights (0% Multiracial), and Falls View (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.