State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
253.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-3.66%
Growth Since 2010
-36.49%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Welch, West Virginia Population 2021
1,528
Welch is a city located in McDowell County West Virginia. With a 2020 population of 1,528, it is the 72nd largest city in West Virginia and the 8636th largest city in the United States . Welch is currently declining at a rate of -3.66% annually and its population has decreased by -36.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,406 in 2010. Welch reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Welch has a population density of 253 people per square mile.
The average household income in Welch is $45,917 with a poverty rate of 23.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $692 per month, and the median house value is $54,900. The median age in Welch is 41.7 years, 40.8 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
Welch Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welchwas:
- White: 68.75%
- Black or African American: 21.04%
- Other race: 5.63%
- Two or more races: 3.64%
- Native American: 0.94%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Welch, West Virginia is 1,528 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,644.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,406.
Welch, West Virginia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,039 | 68.75% |
| Black or African American | 624 | 21.04% |
| Some Other Race | 167 | 5.63% |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 3.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.94% |
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Welch Population by Race
Welch Population Pyramid $2021
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Welch Population by Age
Welch Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 844 | 1.97 | 75.5 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.12 | 61.2 |
| Married | 282 | 2.41 | 91.8 |
| Female | 192 | 2.81 | 71.9 |
| Male | 43 | 1.72 | 93 |
2.44
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
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Welch Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 7.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 9.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,235 | 50.08% |
| Some College | 482 | 19.55% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 5.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 3.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 4.50% |
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Welch Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Welch Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,633 | 1,329 | 169 |
| Black | 586 | 523 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 219 | 171 | |
| Other Race | 167 | 130 | |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.35%.
Welch Educational Attainment by Race
Welch Earnings by Educational Attainment
Welch Language by Age
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Welch Language
90.79% of Welch residents speak only English, while 9.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.32% of the population.
Welch Language
Welch Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,467 | 375 | 25.56% |
| Black | 95 | 19 | 20.00% |
23.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.73%
Male Poverty Rate
27.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Welch
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welch is White, with 25.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welch is Black, with 20.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.33%.
Welch Poverty
Welch Poverty Rate by Education
Welch Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Welch Married by Age and Sex
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Welch Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Welch Marital Status by Race
Welch Marital Status
Welch Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 9.92% |
| Black | 21 | 3.37% |
Welch Veterans by Race
Welch Veterans by Education
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7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
Welch Veterans by Education
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22.9%
Labor Force Participation
20.9%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
Welch Employment by Age
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Welch Employment by Race
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Welch Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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58.23%
Born in Welch
95.11%
Native Born
4.89%
Foreign Born
4.89%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.11% of Welch residents were born in the United States, with 58.23% having been born in West Virginia. 4.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Welch Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,528 | -58 | -3.66% |
| 2020 | 1,586 | -58 | -3.53% |
| 2019 | 1,644 | -58 | -3.41% |
| 2018 | 1,702 | -32 | -1.85% |
| 2017 | 1,734 | -68 | -3.77% |
| 2016 | 1,802 | -58 | -3.12% |
| 2015 | 1,860 | -152 | -7.55% |
| 2014 | 2,012 | -180 | -8.21% |
| 2013 | 2,192 | -124 | -5.35% |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -42 | -1.78% |
| 2011 | 2,358 | -38 | -1.59% |
| 2010 | 2,396 | 0.00% |