Welch, West Virginia Population 2022
Welch is a city located in McDowell County West Virginia. Welch has a 2020 population of 1,470. Welch is currently declining at a rate of -3.80% annually and its population has decreased by -38.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,396 in 2010.
The average household income in Welch is $45,917 with a poverty rate of 32.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $768 per month, and the median house value is $55,600. 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: 68.57%
- Black or African American: 25.45%
- Other race: 3.01%
- Two or more races: 2.59%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,959 | 68.57% |
| Black or African American | 727 | 25.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 86 | 3.01% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 2.59% |
Welch Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 864 | 1.83 | 71.2 |
| Married | 260 | 2.32 | 90.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | 174 | 2.87 | 67.8 |
| Non Family | 430 | 1.12 | 60.7 |
2.49
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 6.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 10.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,213 | 50.84% |
| Some College | 460 | 19.28% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 3.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 3.81% |
Welch Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,526 | 1,234 | 154 |
| Black | 676 | 628 | 28 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | |
| Other Race | 86 | 60 | |
| Hispanic | 173 | 112 |
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 10.09%.
Welch Language by Age
Welch Language
92.43% of Welch residents speak only English, while 7.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.21% of the population.
Welch Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,379 | 461 | 33.43% |
| Black | 99 | 26 | 26.26% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 31 | 23 | 74.19% |
32.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.75%
Male Poverty Rate
38.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Welch
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welch is White, with 33.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welch is Hispanic, with 74.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.85%.
Welch Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Welch Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 8.25% |
| Black | 5 | 0.69% |
Welch Veterans by Education
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
19.6%
Labor Force Participation
17.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.35%
Born in Welch
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
4.59%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.41% of Welch residents were born in the United States, with 63.35% having been born in West Virginia. 4.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,396 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,358 | -38 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -42 | -1.78% |
| 2013 | 2,192 | -124 | -5.35% |
| 2014 | 2,012 | -180 | -8.21% |
| 2015 | 1,860 | -152 | -7.55% |
| 2016 | 1,802 | -58 | -3.12% |
| 2017 | 1,734 | -68 | -3.77% |
| 2018 | 1,702 | -32 | -1.85% |
| 2019 | 1,644 | -58 | -3.41% |
| 2020 | 1,586 | -58 | -3.53% |
| 2021 | 1,528 | -58 | -3.66% |
| 2022 | 1,470 | -58 | -3.80% |