Blennerhassett, WV Demographics

A map of Blennerhassett's Population by Race

Blennerhassett, West Virginia has an estimated population of 3,282, an increase from the 3,118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blennerhassett, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blennerhassett has become 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 Blennerhassett, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blennerhassett is ranked the 47th 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). Blennerhassett was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blennerhassett's White Population

3,113 residents of Blennerhassett, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blennerhassett is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Blennerhassett ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blennerhassett's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Blennerhassett's population has increased from 94.2% to 94.9%.

Blennerhassett is more White than neighboring Belpre (94.7% White), and Parkersburg (91.4% White). Blennerhassett is less White than neighboring Lubeck (98.7% White), Washington (97.1% White), and Little Hocking (100% White).

Blennerhassett's Black Population

38 residents of Blennerhassett, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blennerhassett is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Blennerhassett ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blennerhassett's Black population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Black residents' share of Blennerhassett's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Blennerhassett is more Black than neighboring Lubeck (0% Black), Washington (0% Black), Belpre (0.6% Black), and Little Hocking (0% Black). Blennerhassett is less Black than neighboring Parkersburg (1.6% Black).

Blennerhassett's Asian Population

0 residents of Blennerhassett, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blennerhassett is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Blennerhassett ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blennerhassett's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Blennerhassett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Blennerhassett is less Asian than neighboring Belpre (0.4% Asian), and Parkersburg (0.6% Asian).

Blennerhassett's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Blennerhassett, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blennerhassett is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Blennerhassett ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blennerhassett's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 116.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Blennerhassett's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Blennerhassett is more Hispanic than neighboring Lubeck (0.5% Hispanic), Belpre (1.4% Hispanic), and Little Hocking (0% Hispanic). Blennerhassett is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (2.6% Hispanic), and Parkersburg (1.8% Hispanic).

Blennerhassett's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Blennerhassett, 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 Blennerhassett is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Blennerhassett ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Blennerhassett is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parkersburg (0.6% Native American/Other).

Blennerhassett's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Blennerhassett, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blennerhassett is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Blennerhassett ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blennerhassett's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Blennerhassett's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.3%.

Blennerhassett is more Multiracial than neighboring Lubeck (0.8% Multiracial), Washington (0.3% Multiracial), and Little Hocking (0% Multiracial). Blennerhassett is less Multiracial than neighboring Belpre (2.8% Multiracial), and Parkersburg (4% 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.