Romney, WV Demographics

A map of Romney's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,705	1,537	88.7%	89.2%
Multiracial	162	87	8.4%	5.0%
Black	50	35	2.6%	2.0%
Hispanic	5	47	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.9%

Romney, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,922, a large increase from the 1,724 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Romney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Romney is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Romney, that probability was 20.1% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Romney is ranked the 82nd 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). Romney was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Romney's White Population

1,705 residents of Romney, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Romney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Romney ranks 335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romney's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Romney's population has decreased from 89.2% to 88.7%.

Romney is more White than neighboring Burlington (87.2% White). Romney is less White than neighboring Springfield (89% White), Fort Ashby (99% White), Green Spring (100% White), and Spring Gap (100% White).

Romney's Black Population

50 residents of Romney, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Romney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Romney ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romney's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Romney's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.6%.

Romney is more Black than neighboring Springfield (0% Black), Fort Ashby (0% Black), Green Spring (0% Black), and Spring Gap (0% Black). Romney is less Black than neighboring Burlington (8.5% Black).

Romney's Asian Population

0 residents of Romney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Romney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Romney ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Romney's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Romney, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Romney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Romney ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romney's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 89.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Romney's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.3%.

Romney is more Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (0% Hispanic), Burlington (0% Hispanic), Green Spring (0% Hispanic), and Spring Gap (0% Hispanic). Romney is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Ashby (1% Hispanic).

Romney's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Romney, 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 Romney is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Romney ranks 61st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Romney's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Romney's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Romney, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Romney is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Romney ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romney's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 86.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Romney's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.4%.

Romney is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Ashby (0% Multiracial), Burlington (4.3% Multiracial), Green Spring (0% Multiracial), and Spring Gap (0% Multiracial). Romney is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (11% 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.