U.S. County · Profile

Ritchie County

8.2KTotal Population
18Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-21.10%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ritchie County has a population of 8,167 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ritchie County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White97.0%7,922
Two or More Races2.0%163
Asian0.7%57
Black or African American0.4%33
Hispanic or Latino0.3%25
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ritchie County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$48,973
34.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,997
27.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.3%
76.5% above national average
Median Age
46.6 years

Income & Poverty

$48,973Median Household Income
$27,997Per Capita Income
20.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$48,973$69,916
Families$59,295$80,010
Married-couple Families$59,295$66,410
Nonfamily Households$28,426$30,700

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ritchie County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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