Mabscott, WV Demographics

A map of Mabscott's Population by Race

Mabscott, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,396, an increase from the 1,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 1.6% Native American/Other, 1.4% Hispanic, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mabscott, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mabscott has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mabscott, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mabscott is ranked the 117th 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). Mabscott was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mabscott's White Population

1,282 residents of Mabscott, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mabscott is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Mabscott ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mabscott's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Mabscott's population has increased from 88.9% to 91.8%.

Mabscott is more White than neighboring Beckley (70.6% White), and Raleigh (31.4% White). Mabscott is less White than neighboring MacArthur (99.9% White), Crab Orchard (100% White), and Sprague (92% White).

Mabscott's Black Population

24 residents of Mabscott, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mabscott is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Mabscott ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mabscott's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.7%. Black residents' share of Mabscott's population has decreased from 6.1% to 1.7%.

Mabscott is more Black than neighboring MacArthur (0% Black), and Crab Orchard (0% Black). Mabscott is less Black than neighboring Beckley (16.5% Black), Sprague (5.9% Black), and Raleigh (31.4% Black).

Mabscott's Asian Population

4 residents of Mabscott, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mabscott is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Mabscott ranks 195th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mabscott's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Mabscott's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Mabscott is more Asian than neighboring MacArthur (0% Asian), Crab Orchard (0% Asian), Sprague (0% Asian), and Raleigh (0% Asian). Mabscott is less Asian than neighboring Beckley (2.7% Asian).

Mabscott's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Mabscott, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mabscott is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Mabscott ranks 291st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mabscott's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mabscott's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Mabscott is more Hispanic than neighboring MacArthur (0% Hispanic), Crab Orchard (0% Hispanic), and Sprague (0% Hispanic). Mabscott is less Hispanic than neighboring Beckley (3.6% Hispanic), and Raleigh (14.8% Hispanic).

Mabscott's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Mabscott, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mabscott is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Mabscott ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mabscott's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 360.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mabscott's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Mabscott is more Native American/Other than neighboring MacArthur (0.1% Native American/Other), Crab Orchard (0% Native American/Other), Beckley (0.3% Native American/Other), Sprague (0% Native American/Other), and Raleigh (0% Native American/Other).

Mabscott's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Mabscott, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mabscott is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Mabscott ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mabscott's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mabscott's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.2%.

Mabscott is more Multiracial than neighboring MacArthur (0% Multiracial), Crab Orchard (0% Multiracial), and Sprague (2.1% Multiracial). Mabscott is less Multiracial than neighboring Beckley (6.4% Multiracial), and Raleigh (22.5% 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.