Terra Alta, WV Demographics

A map of Terra Alta's Population by Race

Terra Alta, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,841, a dramatic increase from the 1,415 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 14.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Terra Alta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Terra Alta has become considerably 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 Terra Alta, that probability was 10.1% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Terra Alta is ranked the 83rd 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). Terra Alta was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Terra Alta's White Population

1,548 residents of Terra Alta, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Terra Alta is lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Terra Alta ranks 142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Alta's White population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. White residents' share of Terra Alta's population has decreased from 94.8% to 84.1%.

Terra Alta is less White than neighboring Hutton (100% White), Crellin (100% White), Albright (98% White), Aurora (100% White), and Kingwood (93.9% White).

Terra Alta's Black Population

20 residents of Terra Alta, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Terra Alta is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Terra Alta ranks 279th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Alta's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Terra Alta's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Terra Alta is more Black than neighboring Hutton (0% Black), Crellin (0% Black), Albright (0% Black), Aurora (0% Black), and Kingwood (0.2% Black).

Terra Alta's Asian Population

0 residents of Terra Alta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Terra Alta is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Terra Alta ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Terra Alta is less Asian than neighboring Kingwood (1.8% Asian).

Terra Alta's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Terra Alta, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Terra Alta is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Terra Alta ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Alta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Terra Alta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Terra Alta is more Hispanic than neighboring Hutton (0% Hispanic), Crellin (0% Hispanic), Albright (0.4% Hispanic), Aurora (0% Hispanic), and Kingwood (0.7% Hispanic).

Terra Alta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Terra Alta, 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 Terra Alta is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Terra Alta ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Alta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Terra Alta's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Terra Alta's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Terra Alta, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Terra Alta is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Terra Alta ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Alta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 613.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Terra Alta's population has increased from 2.5% to 14.0%.

Terra Alta is more Multiracial than neighboring Hutton (0% Multiracial), Crellin (0% Multiracial), Albright (1.6% Multiracial), Aurora (0% Multiracial), and Kingwood (3.3% 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.