Rainelle, WV Demographics

A map of Rainelle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,290	1,096	88.5%	92.1%
Multiracial	113	47	7.8%	3.9%
Native American/Other	38	10	2.6%	0.8%
Hispanic	17	12	1.2%	1.0%
Black	0	21	0.0%	1.8%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Rainelle, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,458, a large increase from the 1,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 7.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rainelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rainelle has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Rainelle, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rainelle is ranked the 107th 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). Rainelle was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rainelle's White Population

1,290 residents of Rainelle, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rainelle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Rainelle ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainelle's White population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of Rainelle's population has decreased from 92.1% to 88.5%.

Rainelle is less White than neighboring Rupert (93.9% White), Quinwood (92.8% White), Meadow Bridge (99.4% White), Nettie (100% White), and Cunard (100% White).

Rainelle's Black Population

0 residents of Rainelle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rainelle is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Rainelle ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainelle's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rainelle's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Rainelle's Asian Population

0 residents of Rainelle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rainelle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Rainelle ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Rainelle's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Rainelle, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rainelle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Rainelle ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainelle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rainelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Rainelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadow Bridge (0% Hispanic), Nettie (0% Hispanic), and Cunard (0% Hispanic). Rainelle is less Hispanic than neighboring Rupert (2.9% Hispanic), and Quinwood (1.4% Hispanic).

Rainelle's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Rainelle, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rainelle is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rainelle ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainelle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 280.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rainelle's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.6%.

Rainelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rupert (0% Native American/Other), Quinwood (0% Native American/Other), Meadow Bridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Nettie (0% Native American/Other), and Cunard (0% Native American/Other).

Rainelle's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Rainelle, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rainelle is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rainelle ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainelle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 140.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rainelle's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.8%.

Rainelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Rupert (3.2% Multiracial), Quinwood (5.9% Multiracial), Meadow Bridge (0.4% Multiracial), Nettie (0% Multiracial), and Cunard (0% 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.