Pinch, WV Demographics

A map of Pinch's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,804	2,784	94.2%	95.5%
Multiracial	233	70	5.8%	2.4%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	26	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.4%

Pinch, West Virginia has an estimated population of 4,037, a dramatic increase from the 2,914 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pinch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pinch 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 Pinch, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 10.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pinch is ranked the 35th 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). Pinch was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pinch's White Population

3,804 residents of Pinch, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pinch is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Pinch ranks 97th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinch's White population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. White residents' share of Pinch's population has decreased from 95.5% to 94.2%.

Pinch is more White than neighboring Elkview (93.1% White), Coal Fork (87.6% White), Malden (74.1% White), and Rand (45% White). Pinch is less White than neighboring Big Chimney (100% White).

Pinch's Black Population

0 residents of Pinch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pinch is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Pinch ranks 254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Pinch is less Black than neighboring Elkview (1.8% Black), and Rand (36.6% Black).

Pinch's Asian Population

0 residents of Pinch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pinch is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Pinch ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Pinch's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pinch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pinch is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Pinch ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinch's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pinch's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Pinch is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkview (1.5% Hispanic), Coal Fork (6% Hispanic), and Rand (0.3% Hispanic).

Pinch's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pinch, 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 Pinch is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Pinch ranks 209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pinch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pinch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coal Fork (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pinch's Multiracial Population

233 residents of Pinch, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pinch is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pinch ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 232.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Pinch's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.8%.

Pinch is more Multiracial than neighboring Elkview (3.6% Multiracial), and Big Chimney (0% Multiracial). Pinch is less Multiracial than neighboring Malden (25.9% Multiracial), and Rand (18.1% 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.