Despard, WV Demographics

A map of Despard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	946	714	97.3%	89.9%
Multiracial	26	53	2.7%	6.7%
Black	0	17	0.0%	2.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.6%

Despard, West Virginia has an estimated population of 972, a large increase from the 794 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Despard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Despard 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 Despard, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 5.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Despard is ranked the 155th 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). Despard was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Despard's White Population

946 residents of Despard, or 97.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Despard is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Despard ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Despard's White population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. White residents' share of Despard's population has increased from 89.9% to 97.3%.

Despard is more White than neighboring Clarksburg (89.2% White), Nutter Fort (91.7% White), Stonewood (84% White), and Anmoore (95% White). Despard is less White than neighboring East View (98.8% White).

Despard's Black Population

0 residents of Despard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Despard is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Despard ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Despard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Despard's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Despard is less Black than neighboring Clarksburg (3.6% Black), Nutter Fort (0.8% Black), and Stonewood (1.6% Black).

Despard's Asian Population

0 residents of Despard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Despard is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Despard ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Despard is less Asian than neighboring Clarksburg (0.5% Asian).

Despard's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Despard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Despard is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Despard ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Despard is less Hispanic than neighboring Clarksburg (2.7% Hispanic), Nutter Fort (2.8% Hispanic), Stonewood (5.6% Hispanic), and Anmoore (2.7% Hispanic).

Despard's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Despard, 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 Despard is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Despard ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Despard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Despard's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Despard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nutter Fort (0.7% Native American/Other), and Stonewood (0.4% Native American/Other).

Despard's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Despard, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Despard is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Despard ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Despard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Despard's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.7%.

Despard is more Multiracial than neighboring East View (1.2% Multiracial), and Anmoore (2.3% Multiracial). Despard is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarksburg (4% Multiracial), Nutter Fort (4% Multiracial), and Stonewood (8.4% 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.