Benwood, WV Demographics

A map of Benwood's Population by Race

Benwood, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,230, a slight decrease from the 1,252 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Benwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Benwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Benwood, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Benwood is ranked the 127th 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). Benwood was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Benwood's White Population

1,122 residents of Benwood, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Benwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Benwood ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Benwood's population has increased from 89.5% to 91.2%.

Benwood is more White than neighboring Bellaire (82.3% White), McMechen (85.3% White), and Bridgeport (84.2% White). Benwood is less White than neighboring Shadyside (94.4% White), and Bethlehem (94.9% White).

Benwood's Black Population

16 residents of Benwood, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Benwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Benwood ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of Benwood's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.3%.

Benwood is more Black than neighboring McMechen (0% Black), and Shadyside (0% Black). Benwood is less Black than neighboring Bellaire (7.3% Black), Bethlehem (2% Black), and Bridgeport (3% Black).

Benwood's Asian Population

2 residents of Benwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Benwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Benwood ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Benwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Benwood is more Asian than neighboring Shadyside (0% Asian), and Bethlehem (0% Asian). Benwood is less Asian than neighboring Bellaire (0.8% Asian), and McMechen (0.3% Asian).

Benwood's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Benwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Benwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Benwood ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Benwood's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Benwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellaire (0.3% Hispanic), McMechen (0.5% Hispanic), and Shadyside (0% Hispanic). Benwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethlehem (1.5% Hispanic), and Bridgeport (4.5% Hispanic).

Benwood's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Benwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Benwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Benwood ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Native American/Other residents' share of Benwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Benwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellaire (0.6% Native American/Other), McMechen (0.4% Native American/Other), Shadyside (0% Native American/Other), Bethlehem (0% Native American/Other), and Bridgeport (0% Native American/Other).

Benwood's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Benwood, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Benwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Benwood ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Benwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Benwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Shadyside (5.6% Multiracial), and Bethlehem (1.5% Multiracial). Benwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellaire (8.7% Multiracial), McMechen (13.5% Multiracial), and Bridgeport (8.1% 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.