Rupert, WV Demographics

A map of Rupert's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	854	794	93.9%	90.5%
Multiracial	29	44	3.2%	5.0%
Hispanic	26	19	2.9%	2.2%
Black	0	11	0.0%	1.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	1.0%

Rupert, West Virginia has an estimated population of 909, an increase from the 877 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rupert, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rupert has become considerably 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 Rupert, that probability was 17.7% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rupert is ranked the 162nd 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). Rupert was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rupert's White Population

854 residents of Rupert, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rupert is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Rupert ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rupert's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Rupert's population has increased from 90.5% to 93.9%.

Rupert is more White than neighboring Rainelle (88.5% White), Quinwood (92.8% White), and Alderson (92.4% White). Rupert is less White than neighboring Meadow Bridge (99.4% White), and Nettie (100% White).

Rupert's Black Population

0 residents of Rupert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rupert is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Rupert ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rupert's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rupert's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Rupert is less Black than neighboring Alderson (5.8% Black).

Rupert's Asian Population

0 residents of Rupert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rupert is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Rupert ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rupert's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Rupert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rupert's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Rupert, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rupert is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Rupert ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rupert's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Rupert's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.9%.

Rupert is more Hispanic than neighboring Rainelle (1.2% Hispanic), Quinwood (1.4% Hispanic), Meadow Bridge (0% Hispanic), Alderson (0.9% Hispanic), and Nettie (0% Hispanic).

Rupert's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rupert, 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 Rupert is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rupert ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rupert's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rupert's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Rupert is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rainelle (2.6% Native American/Other), Meadow Bridge (0.2% Native American/Other), and Alderson (0.4% Native American/Other).

Rupert's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Rupert, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rupert is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rupert ranks 108th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rupert's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rupert's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.2%.

Rupert is more Multiracial than neighboring Meadow Bridge (0.4% Multiracial), Alderson (0.4% Multiracial), and Nettie (0% Multiracial). Rupert is less Multiracial than neighboring Rainelle (7.8% Multiracial), and Quinwood (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.