A dataset listing West Virginia cities by population for 2024.

In 2023, about 1.77 million people lived in West Virginia. This presented a slight decreased when compared to the previous year. In 1960, the resident population of West Virginia stood at around 1.86 million people.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the state of West Virginia from 1900 to 2024.

A dataset listing West Virginia counties by population for 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in West Virginia (WVPOP) from 1900 to 2024 about WV, residents, population, and USA.

In 2023, 3.2 percent of West Virginia residents were Black or African American. A further 90.1 percent of the population were white, and five percent of West Virginia residents were of two or more races in that same year.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Charles Town city, West Virginia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Population Poverty Rate Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Star City, West Virginia by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in West Virginia. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of West Virginia population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 90.90% of the total residents in West Virginia. Notably, the median household income for White households is $58,553. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $135,156. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in West Virginia, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in West Virginia.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia median household income by race. You can refer the same here

A dataset listing West Virginia zip codes by population for 2024.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Virginia population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for West Virginia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Virginia by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in West Virginia.

Key observations

The largest age group in West Virginia was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 129,971 (7.25%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in West Virginia was the 85 years and over years with a population of 39,516 (2.20%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the West Virginia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of West Virginia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

A dataset listing the 20 richest cities in West Virginia for 2024, including information on rank, city, county, population, average income, and median income.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Dunbar city, West Virginia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Population 16 years and over Poverty Rate Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Coal City, West Virginia by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Population Poverty Rate Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Coal City, West Virginia by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Buckhannon city, West Virginia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of West Virginia by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Virginia across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.12% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the West Virginia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of West Virginia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of West Virginia by race. It includes the population of West Virginia across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Virginia across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of West Virginia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.90% are white, 3.28% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.75% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.68% are some other race and 4.28% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the West Virginia
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the West Virginia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of West Virginia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The National Populated Places database is a geographic database of populated places in the United States containing information on the location and 1990 Census population. This dataset is a subset of that and the extent of the data is within the state of West Virginia.

The 2023 cartographic boundary shapefiles are simplified representations of selected geographic areas from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). These boundary files are specifically designed for small-scale thematic mapping. When possible, generalization is performed with the intent to maintain the hierarchical relationships among geographies and to maintain the alignment of geographies within a file set for a given year. Geographic areas may not align with the same areas from another year. Some geographies are available as nation-based files while others are available only as state-based files. The cartographic boundary files include both incorporated places (legal entities) and census designated places or CDPs (statistical entities). An incorporated place is established to provide governmental functions for a concentration of people as opposed to a minor civil division (MCD), which generally is created to provide services or administer an area without regard, necessarily, to population. Places always nest within a state, but may extend across county and county subdivision boundaries. An incorporated place usually is a city, town, village, or borough, but can have other legal descriptions. CDPs are delineated for the decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places. CDPs are delineated to provide data for settled concentrations of population that are identifiable by name, but are not legally incorporated under the laws of the state in which they are located. The boundaries for CDPs often are defined in partnership with state, local, and/or tribal officials and usually coincide with visible features or the boundary of an adjacent incorporated place or another legal entity. CDP boundaries often change from one decennial census to the next with changes in the settlement pattern and development; a CDP with the same name as in an earlier census does not necessarily have the same boundary. The only population/housing size requirement for CDPs is that they must contain some housing and population. The generalized boundaries of most incorporated places in this file are based on those as of January 1, 2023, as reported through the Census Bureau's Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS). The generalized boundaries of all CDPs are based on those delineated or updated as part of the the 2023 BAS or the Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) for the 2020 Census.