Mitchell Heights, WV Demographics

A map of Mitchell Heights's Population by Race

Mitchell Heights, West Virginia has an estimated population of 385, a large increase from the 314 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mitchell Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mitchell Heights has become more 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 Mitchell Heights, that probability was 4.4% in 2020 and 8.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mitchell Heights is ranked the 261st 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). Mitchell Heights was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mitchell Heights's White Population

369 residents of Mitchell Heights, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mitchell Heights is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Mitchell Heights ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. White residents' share of Mitchell Heights's population has decreased from 97.8% to 95.8%.

Mitchell Heights is more White than neighboring Henlawson (78.4% White), Crooked Creek (89.6% White), and West Logan (84.1% White). Mitchell Heights is less White than neighboring Justice Addition (100% White), and Peach Creek (100% White).

Mitchell Heights's Black Population

0 residents of Mitchell Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mitchell Heights is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Mitchell Heights ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell Heights's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Mitchell Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mitchell Heights is less Black than neighboring West Logan (3.6% Black).

Mitchell Heights's Asian Population

5 residents of Mitchell Heights, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mitchell Heights is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Mitchell Heights ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Mitchell Heights's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.

Mitchell Heights is more Asian than neighboring Justice Addition (0% Asian), Crooked Creek (0% Asian), Peach Creek (0% Asian), and West Logan (0% Asian). Mitchell Heights is less Asian than neighboring Henlawson (21.6% Asian).

Mitchell Heights's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Mitchell Heights, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mitchell Heights is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Mitchell Heights ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mitchell Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Mitchell Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Henlawson (0% Hispanic), Justice Addition (0% Hispanic), Peach Creek (0% Hispanic), and West Logan (0% Hispanic). Mitchell Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Crooked Creek (10.4% Hispanic).

Mitchell Heights's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Mitchell Heights, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mitchell Heights is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Mitchell Heights ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell Heights's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Mitchell Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Mitchell Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henlawson (0% Native American/Other), Justice Addition (0% Native American/Other), Crooked Creek (0% Native American/Other), Peach Creek (0% Native American/Other), and West Logan (0% Native American/Other).

Mitchell Heights's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Mitchell Heights, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mitchell Heights is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Mitchell Heights ranks 412th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mitchell Heights's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Mitchell Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Henlawson (0% Multiracial), Justice Addition (0% Multiracial), Crooked Creek (0% Multiracial), and Peach Creek (0% Multiracial). Mitchell Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring West Logan (12.3% 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.