Kingwood, WV Demographics

A map of Kingwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,793	2,799	93.9%	93.9%
Multiracial	99	123	3.3%	4.1%
Asian	55	4	1.8%	0.1%
Hispanic	20	36	0.7%	1.2%
Black	5	13	0.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	1	5	0.0%	0.2%

Kingwood, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,973, a less than 1% change from the 2,980 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kingwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kingwood is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Kingwood, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kingwood is ranked the 51st 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). Kingwood was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kingwood's White Population

2,793 residents of Kingwood, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kingwood is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Kingwood ranks 190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kingwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.9%.

Kingwood is more White than neighboring Tunnelton (93.6% White). Kingwood is less White than neighboring Albright (98% White), Rowlesburg (96.6% White), Reedsville (95.8% White), and Arthurdale (97.4% White).

Kingwood's Black Population

5 residents of Kingwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kingwood is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Kingwood ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Black residents' share of Kingwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Kingwood is more Black than neighboring Albright (0% Black), Tunnelton (0% Black), and Rowlesburg (0% Black). Kingwood is less Black than neighboring Reedsville (1.2% Black), and Arthurdale (1.2% Black).

Kingwood's Asian Population

55 residents of Kingwood, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kingwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Kingwood ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1275.0%. Asian residents' share of Kingwood's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.8%.

Kingwood is more Asian than neighboring Albright (0% Asian), Tunnelton (0% Asian), Rowlesburg (0% Asian), Reedsville (0% Asian), and Arthurdale (0% Asian).

Kingwood's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Kingwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kingwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Kingwood ranks 198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kingwood's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Kingwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Albright (0.4% Hispanic), Tunnelton (0% Hispanic), Rowlesburg (0% Hispanic), Reedsville (0% Hispanic), and Arthurdale (0% Hispanic).

Kingwood's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Kingwood, 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 Kingwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Kingwood ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kingwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kingwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tunnelton (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kingwood's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Kingwood, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kingwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Kingwood ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kingwood's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.3%.

Kingwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Albright (1.6% Multiracial), Reedsville (3% Multiracial), and Arthurdale (1.4% Multiracial). Kingwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Tunnelton (5.7% Multiracial), and Rowlesburg (3.4% 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.