Oakvale, WV Demographics

A map of Oakvale's Population by Race

Oakvale, West Virginia has an estimated population of 254, a dramatic increase from the 133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 2.0% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 1.2% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakvale has become less 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 Oakvale, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 12.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakvale is ranked the 313th 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). Oakvale was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakvale's White Population

238 residents of Oakvale, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakvale is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Oakvale ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakvale's White population has grown by an estimated 93.5%. White residents' share of Oakvale's population has increased from 92.5% to 93.7%.

Oakvale is more White than neighboring Athens (87.8% White), Princeton (88.1% White), and Rich Creek (92.9% White). Oakvale is less White than neighboring Glen Lyn (98.5% White), and Narrows (97.3% White).

Oakvale's Black Population

3 residents of Oakvale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakvale is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Oakvale ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakvale's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Oakvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Oakvale is more Black than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Black), Rich Creek (0.5% Black), and Narrows (0.5% Black). Oakvale is less Black than neighboring Athens (4.1% Black), and Princeton (2.6% Black).

Oakvale's Asian Population

5 residents of Oakvale, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakvale is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Oakvale ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakvale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakvale's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.

Oakvale is more Asian than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Asian), Princeton (0.1% Asian), Rich Creek (0% Asian), and Narrows (0% Asian). Oakvale is less Asian than neighboring Athens (2.1% Asian).

Oakvale's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Oakvale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakvale is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Oakvale ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakvale's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Oakvale's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Oakvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Princeton (0.6% Hispanic), and Rich Creek (0.4% Hispanic). Oakvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Athens (3.1% Hispanic), Glen Lyn (1.5% Hispanic), and Narrows (1.8% Hispanic).

Oakvale's Native American/Other Population

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

Since the 2020 Census, Oakvale's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oakvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Athens (0% Native American/Other), Glen Lyn (0% Native American/Other), Princeton (0% Native American/Other), and Narrows (0.1% Native American/Other). Oakvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rich Creek (1.9% Native American/Other).

Oakvale's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Oakvale, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakvale is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oakvale ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakvale's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Oakvale's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.6%.

Oakvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Multiracial), and Narrows (0.4% Multiracial). Oakvale is less Multiracial than neighboring Athens (2.9% Multiracial), Princeton (8.6% Multiracial), and Rich Creek (4.3% 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.