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Richwood

County:
Nicholas County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.61
State:
West Virginia

Richwood is a city located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Richwood has a 2026 population of 1,580. Richwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,661 in 2020.

The median household income in Richwood is $30,833 with a poverty rate of 25.9%. The median age in Richwood is 46.2 years: 42.4 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.2 males.

1.6K
Total Population
982
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.82%
Growth

Richwood Population

Richwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,580-13-0.82%
20251,593-14-0.87%
20241,607-12-0.74%
20231,619-16-0.98%
20221,635-16-0.97%
20211,651-10-0.6%
20201,661-4-0.24%
20191,859-29-1.54%
20181,888-27-1.41%
20171,915-28-1.44%
20161,943-19-0.97%
20151,962-21-1.06%
20141,983-26-1.29%
20132,009-30-1.47%
20122,039-4-0.2%
20112,043-8-0.39%
20102,054-3-0.15%

Median Age

Overall: 46.2 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 42.4 years

Richwood Adults

There are 1,997 adults, (636 of whom are seniors) in Richwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,312 (54.6%)
Male: 1,091 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richwood includes 98.79% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,37498.79%
Two or more races170.71%
Asian110.46%
Black or African American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White140.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,36098.21%
Two or more races170.71%
Asian110.46%
Black or African American10.04%

Richwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richwood 's average per capita income is $34,950. Household income levels show a median of $30,833. The poverty rate stands at 25.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$68,125$89,953
Married Families$67,946-
Households$30,833$67,784
Non Families$27,739$27,337

$34,950

Average Income

$30,833

Median Household Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)