Ranson corporation, WV Demographics

A map of Ranson corporation's Population by Race

Ranson corporation, West Virginia has an estimated population of 5,729, an increase from the 5,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 6.1% Black, 4.4% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ranson corporation, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ranson corporation has become considerably less 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 Ranson corporation, that probability was 55.9% in 2020 and 46.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ranson corporation is ranked the 29th 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). Ranson corporation was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ranson corporation's White Population

4,093 residents of Ranson corporation, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ranson corporation is significantly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Ranson corporation ranks 427th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranson corporation's White population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. White residents' share of Ranson corporation's population has increased from 63.4% to 71.4%.

Ranson corporation is more White than neighboring Charles Town (66% White). Ranson corporation is less White than neighboring Shenandoah Junction (94% White), Bolivar (81.9% White), Middleway (100% White), and Shepherdstown (82.6% White).

Ranson corporation's Black Population

348 residents of Ranson corporation, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ranson corporation is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Ranson corporation ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranson corporation's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of Ranson corporation's population has decreased from 11.1% to 6.1%.

Ranson corporation is more Black than neighboring Shenandoah Junction (0% Black), Bolivar (3.9% Black), and Middleway (0% Black). Ranson corporation is less Black than neighboring Charles Town (13.9% Black), and Shepherdstown (12.4% Black).

Ranson corporation's Asian Population

254 residents of Ranson corporation, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ranson corporation is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Ranson corporation ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranson corporation's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. Asian residents' share of Ranson corporation's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.4%.

Ranson corporation is more Asian than neighboring Shenandoah Junction (0% Asian), Charles Town (1.8% Asian), Bolivar (0% Asian), Middleway (0% Asian), and Shepherdstown (0.6% Asian).

Ranson corporation's Hispanic Population

759 residents of Ranson corporation, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ranson corporation is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Ranson corporation ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranson corporation's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Ranson corporation's population has decreased from 13.9% to 13.2%.

Ranson corporation is more Hispanic than neighboring Shenandoah Junction (2.6% Hispanic), Bolivar (7.3% Hispanic), Middleway (0% Hispanic), and Shepherdstown (2% Hispanic). Ranson corporation is less Hispanic than neighboring Charles Town (13.9% Hispanic).

Ranson corporation's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Ranson corporation, 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 Ranson corporation is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ranson corporation ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranson corporation's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ranson corporation's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Ranson corporation is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shenandoah Junction (0% Native American/Other), Charles Town (0.2% Native American/Other), Bolivar (0.3% Native American/Other), and Middleway (0% Native American/Other). Ranson corporation is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shepherdstown (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ranson corporation's Multiracial Population

251 residents of Ranson corporation, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ranson corporation is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ranson corporation ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranson corporation's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ranson corporation's population has decreased from 8.0% to 4.4%.

Ranson corporation is more Multiracial than neighboring Shenandoah Junction (3.4% Multiracial), Charles Town (4.2% Multiracial), Middleway (0% Multiracial), and Shepherdstown (0.9% Multiracial). Ranson corporation is less Multiracial than neighboring Bolivar (6.6% 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.