Richwood, WV Demographics

A map of Richwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,360	1,598	98.2%	96.3%
Multiracial	17	45	0.7%	2.7%
Hispanic	14	4	0.6%	0.2%
Asian	11	4	0.5%	0.2%
Black	1	7	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Richwood, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,403, a dramatic increase from the 1,660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% White, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richwood has become less 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 Richwood, that probability was 7.2% in 2020 and 3.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richwood is ranked the 65th 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). Richwood was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richwood's White Population

2,360 residents of Richwood, or 98.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richwood is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Richwood ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's White population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. White residents' share of Richwood's population has increased from 96.3% to 98.2%.

Richwood is more White than neighboring Craigsville (97.6% White), Camden-on-Gauley (67% White), and Cowen (85.2% White). Richwood is less White than neighboring Fenwick (100% White), and Nettie (100% White).

Richwood's Black Population

1 residents of Richwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richwood is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Richwood ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Richwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Richwood is less Black than neighboring Camden-on-Gauley (1.6% Black).

Richwood's Asian Population

11 residents of Richwood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Richwood ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Asian residents' share of Richwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Richwood is more Asian than neighboring Fenwick (0% Asian), Nettie (0% Asian), Camden-on-Gauley (0% Asian), and Cowen (0% Asian). Richwood is less Asian than neighboring Craigsville (1.1% Asian).

Richwood's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Richwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Richwood ranks 379th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Richwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Richwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Fenwick (0% Hispanic), Craigsville (0% Hispanic), Nettie (0% Hispanic), and Camden-on-Gauley (0% Hispanic). Richwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Cowen (10.1% Hispanic).

Richwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Richwood, 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 Richwood is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Richwood ranks 305th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Richwood's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Richwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richwood is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Richwood ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Richwood's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.7%.

Richwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Fenwick (0% Multiracial), and Nettie (0% Multiracial). Richwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Craigsville (1.3% Multiracial), Camden-on-Gauley (31.3% Multiracial), and Cowen (4.7% 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.