Ronceverte, WV Demographics

A map of Ronceverte's Population by Race

Ronceverte, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,419, a decrease from the 1,572 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.9% Black, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ronceverte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ronceverte has become 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 Ronceverte, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ronceverte is ranked the 113th 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). Ronceverte was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ronceverte's White Population

1,215 residents of Ronceverte, or 85.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ronceverte is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Ronceverte ranks 359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ronceverte's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Ronceverte's population has decreased from 87.8% to 85.6%.

Ronceverte is less White than neighboring Fairlea (92.7% White), Lewisburg (90.3% White), Alderson (92.4% White), Union (89.7% White), and White Sulphur Springs (87.2% White).

Ronceverte's Black Population

70 residents of Ronceverte, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ronceverte is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Ronceverte ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ronceverte's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Ronceverte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Ronceverte is more Black than neighboring Fairlea (3.2% Black), Lewisburg (0.7% Black), and Union (2.1% Black). Ronceverte is less Black than neighboring Alderson (5.8% Black), and White Sulphur Springs (7.1% Black).

Ronceverte's Asian Population

0 residents of Ronceverte, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ronceverte is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Ronceverte ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ronceverte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ronceverte's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Ronceverte is less Asian than neighboring Fairlea (4.1% Asian), Lewisburg (2.6% Asian), and White Sulphur Springs (2.4% Asian).

Ronceverte's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Ronceverte, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ronceverte is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Ronceverte ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ronceverte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ronceverte's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Ronceverte is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairlea (0% Hispanic), Alderson (0.9% Hispanic), and White Sulphur Springs (1.4% Hispanic). Ronceverte is less Hispanic than neighboring Lewisburg (3.7% Hispanic), and Union (5% Hispanic).

Ronceverte's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Ronceverte, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ronceverte is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ronceverte ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ronceverte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ronceverte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ronceverte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairlea (0% Native American/Other), Lewisburg (0% Native American/Other), Union (0% Native American/Other), and White Sulphur Springs (0% Native American/Other). Ronceverte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alderson (0.4% Native American/Other).

Ronceverte's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Ronceverte, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ronceverte is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ronceverte ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ronceverte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ronceverte's population has increased from 3.4% to 7.6%.

Ronceverte is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairlea (0% Multiracial), Lewisburg (2.7% Multiracial), Alderson (0.4% Multiracial), Union (3.2% Multiracial), and White Sulphur Springs (1.8% 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.