Rich Creek, VA Demographics

A map of Rich Creek's Population by Race

Rich Creek, Virginia has an estimated population of 776, an increase from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rich Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rich Creek has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rich Creek, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rich Creek is ranked the 419th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Rich Creek was ranked the 413th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rich Creek's White Population

721 residents of Rich Creek, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rich Creek is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Rich Creek ranks 122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Rich Creek's population has increased from 91.1% to 92.9%.

Rich Creek is more White than neighboring Peterstown (75.6% White), and Pearisburg (88.5% White). Rich Creek is less White than neighboring Glen Lyn (98.5% White), Narrows (97.3% White), and Ripplemead (100% White).

Rich Creek's Black Population

4 residents of Rich Creek, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rich Creek is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Rich Creek ranks 571st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Rich Creek's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Rich Creek is more Black than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Black), and Ripplemead (0% Black). Rich Creek is less Black than neighboring Peterstown (13.1% Black), and Pearisburg (10.7% Black).

Rich Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Rich Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rich Creek is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Rich Creek ranks 279th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rich Creek's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Rich Creek's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Rich Creek, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rich Creek is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Rich Creek ranks 507th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rich Creek's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.4%.

Rich Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Ripplemead (0% Hispanic). Rich Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Peterstown (5.4% Hispanic), Glen Lyn (1.5% Hispanic), and Narrows (1.8% Hispanic).

Rich Creek's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Rich Creek, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rich Creek is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rich Creek ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rich Creek's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

Rich Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peterstown (0% Native American/Other), Glen Lyn (0% Native American/Other), Narrows (0.1% Native American/Other), Pearisburg (0% Native American/Other), and Ripplemead (0% Native American/Other).

Rich Creek's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Rich Creek, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rich Creek is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rich Creek ranks 384th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rich Creek's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.3%.

Rich Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Multiracial), Narrows (0.4% Multiracial), Pearisburg (0.4% Multiracial), and Ripplemead (0% Multiracial). Rich Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Peterstown (5.9% 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.