West Van Lear, KY Demographics

A map of West Van Lear's Population by Race

West Van Lear, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,155, a dramatic increase from the 768 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 4.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Van Lear, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Van Lear is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Van Lear, that probability was 7.9% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Van Lear is ranked the 224th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 Van Lear was ranked the 279th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Van Lear's White Population

1,107 residents of West Van Lear, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Van Lear is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. West Van Lear ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Van Lear's White population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. White residents' share of West Van Lear's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.8%.

West Van Lear is more White than neighboring Van Lear (86.2% White), Paintsville (92.3% White), Prestonsburg (93.9% White), and Dwale (88.2% White). West Van Lear is less White than neighboring Auxier (99.7% White).

West Van Lear's Black Population

0 residents of West Van Lear, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Van Lear is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. West Van Lear ranks 450th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

West Van Lear is less Black than neighboring Van Lear (10.2% Black), Paintsville (0.3% Black), and Prestonsburg (1.2% Black).

West Van Lear's Asian Population

48 residents of West Van Lear, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Van Lear is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Van Lear ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Van Lear's Asian population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Asian residents' share of West Van Lear's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.2%.

West Van Lear is more Asian than neighboring Van Lear (0% Asian), Paintsville (3.1% Asian), Auxier (0% Asian), and Prestonsburg (0.6% Asian). West Van Lear is less Asian than neighboring Dwale (11.8% Asian).

West Van Lear's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Van Lear, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Van Lear is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. West Van Lear ranks 521st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

West Van Lear is less Hispanic than neighboring Paintsville (0.5% Hispanic).

West Van Lear's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Van Lear, 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 West Van Lear is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Van Lear ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

West Van Lear is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Lear (3.6% Native American/Other), and Paintsville (0.3% Native American/Other).

West Van Lear's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Van Lear, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Van Lear is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Van Lear ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Van Lear's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Van Lear's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

West Van Lear is less Multiracial than neighboring Paintsville (3.4% Multiracial), Auxier (0.3% Multiracial), and Prestonsburg (4.2% 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.