Rand, WV Demographics

A map of Rand's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	479	871	45.0%	56.4%
Black	389	508	36.6%	32.9%
Multiracial	193	119	18.1%	7.7%
Hispanic	3	20	0.3%	1.3%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	19	0.0%	1.2%

Rand, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,064, a dramatic decrease from the 1,543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.0% White, 36.6% Black, 18.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rand, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rand has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Rand, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 63.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rand is ranked the 142nd 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). Rand was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rand's White Population

479 residents of Rand, or 45.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rand is significantly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Rand ranks 433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rand's White population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. White residents' share of Rand's population has decreased from 56.4% to 45.0%.

Rand is less White than neighboring Dupont City (93.2% White), Malden (74.1% White), Marmet (93.8% White), Belle (90.2% White), and Coal Fork (87.6% White).

Rand's Black Population

389 residents of Rand, or 36.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rand is significantly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Rand ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rand's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Rand's population has increased from 32.9% to 36.6%.

Rand is more Black than neighboring Dupont City (4% Black), Malden (0% Black), Marmet (1.7% Black), Belle (1.5% Black), and Coal Fork (0% Black).

Rand's Asian Population

0 residents of Rand, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rand is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Rand ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Rand's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Rand, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rand is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Rand ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rand's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rand's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Rand is more Hispanic than neighboring Malden (0% Hispanic). Rand is less Hispanic than neighboring Dupont City (2.8% Hispanic), Marmet (1.3% Hispanic), Belle (0.7% Hispanic), and Coal Fork (6% Hispanic).

Rand's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rand, 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 Rand is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rand ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rand's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rand's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

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

Rand's Multiracial Population

193 residents of Rand, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rand is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rand ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rand's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rand's population has increased from 7.7% to 18.1%.

Rand is more Multiracial than neighboring Dupont City (0% Multiracial), Marmet (3.2% Multiracial), Belle (7.6% Multiracial), and Coal Fork (5.8% Multiracial). Rand is less Multiracial than neighboring Malden (25.9% 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.