Birch River, WV Demographics

A map of Birch River's Population by Race

Birch River, West Virginia has an estimated population of 7, a dramatic decrease from the 86 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 Birch River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Birch River 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 Birch River, that probability was 19.2% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Birch River is ranked the 428th 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). Birch River was ranked the 417th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Birch River's White Population

7 residents of Birch River, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Birch River is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Birch River ranks 329th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch River's White population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. White residents' share of Birch River's population has increased from 89.5% to 100.0%.

Birch River is more White than neighboring Tioga (98.6% White), Sutton (82.4% White), Gassaway (84.2% White), Camden-on-Gauley (67% White), and Craigsville (97.6% White).

Birch River's Black Population

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

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

Birch River is less Black than neighboring Sutton (4.4% Black), and Camden-on-Gauley (1.6% Black).

Birch River's Asian Population

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

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

Birch River is less Asian than neighboring Sutton (0.3% Asian), Gassaway (0.1% Asian), and Craigsville (1.1% Asian).

Birch River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Birch River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Birch River is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Birch River ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Birch River's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Birch River is less Hispanic than neighboring Sutton (0.4% Hispanic), and Gassaway (1.2% Hispanic).

Birch River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Birch River, 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 Birch River is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Birch River ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Birch River's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Birch River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Birch River is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Birch River ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Birch River's population has decreased from 7.0% to 0.0%.

Birch River is less Multiracial than neighboring Tioga (1.4% Multiracial), Sutton (12.5% Multiracial), Gassaway (14.5% Multiracial), Camden-on-Gauley (31.3% Multiracial), and Craigsville (1.3% 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.