West Milford, WV Demographics

A map of West Milford's Population by Race

West Milford, West Virginia has an estimated population of 591, a dramatic increase from the 449 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Milford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Milford is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 West Milford, that probability was 7.4% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Milford is ranked the 205th 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). West Milford was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Milford's White Population

568 residents of West Milford, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Milford is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. West Milford ranks 66th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. White residents' share of West Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 96.1%.

West Milford is more White than neighboring Lost Creek (93.4% White), Jane Lew (67.9% White), and Nutter Fort (91.7% White). West Milford is less White than neighboring Reynoldsville (96.4% White), and Wolf Summit (100% White).

West Milford's Black Population

0 residents of West Milford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Milford is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. West Milford ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

West Milford is less Black than neighboring Nutter Fort (0.8% Black).

West Milford's Asian Population

0 residents of West Milford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Milford is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Milford ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Milford's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Milford's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Milford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Milford is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. West Milford ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Milford's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

West Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Lost Creek (2% Hispanic), Jane Lew (0.2% Hispanic), and Nutter Fort (2.8% Hispanic).

West Milford's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of West Milford, 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 West Milford is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Milford ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milford's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of West Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lost Creek (0% Native American/Other), Jane Lew (0% Native American/Other), Reynoldsville (0% Native American/Other), and Wolf Summit (0% Native American/Other). West Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nutter Fort (0.7% Native American/Other).

West Milford's Multiracial Population

21 residents of West Milford, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Milford is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Milford ranks 388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Milford's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.6%.

West Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Wolf Summit (0% Multiracial). West Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Lost Creek (4.6% Multiracial), Jane Lew (31.9% Multiracial), and Nutter Fort (4% 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.