Moundsville, WV Demographics

A map of Moundsville's Population by Race

Moundsville, West Virginia has an estimated population of 7,869, a slight decrease from the 8,093 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moundsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moundsville has become more 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 Moundsville, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moundsville is ranked the 20th 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). Moundsville was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moundsville's White Population

7,248 residents of Moundsville, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moundsville is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Moundsville ranks 203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moundsville's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Moundsville's population has decreased from 93.6% to 92.1%.

Moundsville is more White than neighboring McMechen (85.3% White), and Benwood (91.2% White). Moundsville is less White than neighboring Glen Dale (95.9% White), Shadyside (94.4% White), and Powhatan Point (96.2% White).

Moundsville's Black Population

15 residents of Moundsville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moundsville is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Moundsville ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moundsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.1%. Black residents' share of Moundsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Moundsville is more Black than neighboring Shadyside (0% Black), and McMechen (0% Black). Moundsville is less Black than neighboring Glen Dale (0.4% Black), Powhatan Point (0.6% Black), and Benwood (1.3% Black).

Moundsville's Asian Population

0 residents of Moundsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moundsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Moundsville ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Moundsville is less Asian than neighboring Glen Dale (0.1% Asian), McMechen (0.3% Asian), Powhatan Point (1.2% Asian), and Benwood (0.2% Asian).

Moundsville's Hispanic Population

185 residents of Moundsville, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moundsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Moundsville ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moundsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Moundsville's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.4%.

Moundsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Dale (0.8% Hispanic), Shadyside (0% Hispanic), McMechen (0.5% Hispanic), Powhatan Point (0.3% Hispanic), and Benwood (0.6% Hispanic).

Moundsville's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Moundsville, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moundsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Moundsville ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moundsville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 942.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moundsville's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.9%.

Moundsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Dale (0.3% Native American/Other), Shadyside (0% Native American/Other), McMechen (0.4% Native American/Other), Powhatan Point (0% Native American/Other), and Benwood (1.1% Native American/Other).

Moundsville's Multiracial Population

275 residents of Moundsville, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moundsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Moundsville ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moundsville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Moundsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Moundsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Dale (2.5% Multiracial), and Powhatan Point (1.8% Multiracial). Moundsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Shadyside (5.6% Multiracial), McMechen (13.5% Multiracial), and Benwood (5.7% 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.