Big Chimney, WV Demographics

A map of Big Chimney's Population by Race

Big Chimney, West Virginia has an estimated population of 610, a decrease from the 629 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Chimney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Chimney has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Big Chimney, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Chimney is ranked the 199th 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). Big Chimney was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Chimney's White Population

610 residents of Big Chimney, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Chimney is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Big Chimney ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Chimney's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Big Chimney's population has increased from 95.5% to 100.0%.

Big Chimney is more White than neighboring Pinch (94.2% White), Elkview (93.1% White), Coal Fork (87.6% White), Malden (74.1% White), and Charleston (76.4% White).

Big Chimney's Black Population

0 residents of Big Chimney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Chimney is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Big Chimney ranks 175th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Chimney's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Chimney's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Big Chimney is less Black than neighboring Elkview (1.8% Black), and Charleston (9.5% Black).

Big Chimney's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Chimney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Chimney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Big Chimney ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Chimney's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Chimney's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Big Chimney is less Asian than neighboring Charleston (2.6% Asian).

Big Chimney's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Chimney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Chimney is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Big Chimney ranks 276th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Chimney's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Chimney's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Big Chimney is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkview (1.5% Hispanic), Coal Fork (6% Hispanic), and Charleston (2.2% Hispanic).

Big Chimney's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Chimney, 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 Big Chimney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Chimney ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Chimney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Chimney's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Chimney is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coal Fork (0.5% Native American/Other), and Charleston (0.2% Native American/Other).

Big Chimney's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Big Chimney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Chimney is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Big Chimney ranks 381st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Chimney's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Chimney's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Big Chimney is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinch (5.8% Multiracial), Elkview (3.6% Multiracial), Coal Fork (5.8% Multiracial), Malden (25.9% Multiracial), and Charleston (9.1% 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.