Ritchie County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 8,104 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ritchie County, West Virginia is the 44th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 10,420 and has seen a growth of -22.23% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,789 | -63 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 7,852 | -63 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 7,915 | -63 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 7,978 | -63 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 8,041 | -63 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 8,104 | -63 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 8,167 | -63 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 8,230 | -180 | -2.14% |
| 2021 | 8,410 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 8,423 | -1,193 | -12.41% |
| 2019 | 9,616 | -158 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 9,774 | -82 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 9,856 | -134 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 9,990 | -99 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 10,089 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 10,082 | -71 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 10,153 | -101 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 10,254 | -61 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 10,315 | -105 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 10,420 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,233 | -1,209 | -10.57% |
| 1980 | 11,442 | 1,297 | 12.78% |
| 1970 | 10,145 | -732 | -6.73% |
| 1960 | 10,877 | -1,658 | -13.23% |
| 1950 | 12,535 | -2,854 | -18.55% |
| 1940 | 15,389 | -205 | -1.31% |
| 1930 | 15,594 | -912 | -5.53% |
| 1920 | 16,506 | -1,369 | -7.66% |
| 1910 | 17,875 | -1,026 | -5.43% |
| 1900 | 18,901 | 2,280 | 13.72% |
| 1890 | 16,621 | 3,147 | 23.36% |
| 1880 | 13,474 | 4,419 | 48.8% |
| 1870 | 9,055 | 2,208 | 32.25% |
| 1860 | 6,847 | 2,945 | 75.47% |
| 1850 | 3,902 | -3,887 | -49.9% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,252 | 97% |
| Two or more races | 166 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,257 | 2.6 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 1,914 | 3.03 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 942 | 1.21 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 284 | 4.01 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 117 | 3.31 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 578 | 9.27% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 592 | 9.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 3,055 | 49.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 448 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 912 | 14.63% |
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 | 6,087 | 5,070 | 758 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 85 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 23 | 6 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,683 | $55,000 | $46,739 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,719 | $0 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,326 | $44,815 | $25,346 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,676 | $23,208 | $18,588 |
| Overall | $34,842 | $45,703 | $26,583 |
| Some College | $43,203 | $68,295 | $29,342 |
$34,842
Average Earnings
$45,703
Average Male
$26,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.38% of Ritchie County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,055 | 1,587 | 19.7% |
| Multiple | 148 | 50 | 33.78% |
| Asian | 56 | 49 | 87.5% |
20.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.03%
Male Poverty Rate
20.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ritchie County, West Virginia is Asian, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ritchie County, West Virginia is White, with 19.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| Some College | 16.15% |
| High School | 15.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.73% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,295 | $80,010 |
| Households | $48,973 | $69,916 |
| Married Families | $63,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,426 | $41,651 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
611
Number of Veterans
571
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 238 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 181 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 30.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
79.83%
Born in Ritchie County, West Virginia
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
98.93% of Ritchie County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 79.83% having been born in West Virginia. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.