Nitro is a city located in Kanawha County West Virginia. Nitro has a 2024 population of 6,358. Nitro is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,628 in 2020.
The average household income in Nitro is $77,505 with a poverty rate of 21.6%. The median age in Nitro is 42.1 years: 43 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nitro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,365 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 475 | 6.84% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,820 | 2.46 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 1,224 | 3.11 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,011 | 1.06 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 475 | 3.75 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 110 | 2.55 | 80 | 20 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 456 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 401 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 7.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 367 | 7.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,112 | 43.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 1,085 | 22.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,591 | 4,056 | 644 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 180 | 89 |
| Black | 81 | 81 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 49.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,246 | $75,379 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,564 | $25,292 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,754 | $48,508 | $37,670 |
| Some College | $50,274 | $62,656 | $42,440 |
$46,754
Average Earnings
$48,508
Average Male
$37,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.27% of Nitro residents speak only English, while 0.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,330 | 1,499 | 23.68% |
21.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.37%
Male Poverty Rate
27.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nitro is White, with 23.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nitro is White, with 23.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Some College | 9.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.69% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,480 | $97,382 |
| Households | $52,247 | $77,505 |
| Married Families | $86,108 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,750 | $37,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
272
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 5.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.43%
Born in Nitro
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Nitro residents were born in the United States, with 88.43% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,022 | -67 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 6,089 | -67 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 6,156 | -68 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 6,224 | -67 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 6,291 | -67 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 6,358 | -68 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 6,426 | -47 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 6,473 | -79 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 6,552 | -76 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 6,628 | 266 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 6,362 | -70 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 6,432 | -99 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 6,531 | -102 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 6,633 | -77 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 6,710 | -90 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 6,800 | -52 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 6,852 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 6,887 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 6,888 | -29 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 6,917 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,824 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 1990 | 6,851 | -1,223 | -15.15% |
| 1980 | 8,074 | 55 | 0.69% |
| 1970 | 8,019 | 1,125 | 16.32% |
| 1960 | 6,894 | 3,580 | 108.03% |
| 1950 | 3,314 | 331 | 11.1% |
| 1940 | 2,983 | -3,039 | -50.46% |