Institute, WV Demographics

A map of Institute's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	247	158	47.4%	27.8%
Black	217	351	41.7%	61.7%
Hispanic	44	29	8.4%	5.1%
Multiracial	13	22	2.5%	3.9%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.5%

Institute, West Virginia has an estimated population of 521, a decrease from the 569 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 41.7% Black, 8.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Institute, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Institute has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Institute, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Institute is ranked the 218th 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). Institute was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Institute's White Population

247 residents of Institute, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Institute is significantly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Institute ranks 438th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Institute's White population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. White residents' share of Institute's population has increased from 27.8% to 47.4%.

Institute is more White than neighboring West Dunbar (39.5% White). Institute is less White than neighboring Jefferson (83.1% White), Dunbar (77% White), St. Albans (87.8% White), and Cross Lanes (93% White).

Institute's Black Population

217 residents of Institute, or 41.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Institute is significantly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Institute ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Institute's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Black residents' share of Institute's population has decreased from 61.7% to 41.7%.

Institute is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (15.5% Black), Dunbar (7.6% Black), St. Albans (4.2% Black), and Cross Lanes (3.1% Black). Institute is less Black than neighboring West Dunbar (55.8% Black).

Institute's Asian Population

0 residents of Institute, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Institute is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Institute ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Institute is less Asian than neighboring Dunbar (0.8% Asian), and Cross Lanes (1% Asian).

Institute's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Institute, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Institute is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Institute ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Institute's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Institute's population has increased from 5.1% to 8.4%.

Institute is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (1.3% Hispanic), West Dunbar (0% Hispanic), Dunbar (3.9% Hispanic), St. Albans (2.2% Hispanic), and Cross Lanes (0% Hispanic).

Institute's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Institute, 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 Institute is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Institute ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Institute's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Institute's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Institute is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunbar (2.3% Native American/Other), and St. Albans (0.3% Native American/Other).

Institute's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Institute, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Institute is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Institute ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Institute's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Institute's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

Institute is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (0% Multiracial). Institute is less Multiracial than neighboring West Dunbar (4.7% Multiracial), Dunbar (8.4% Multiracial), St. Albans (5.5% Multiracial), and Cross Lanes (2.9% 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.