Welch is a city located in McDowell County West Virginia. Welch has a 2024 population of 3,361. Welch is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,572 in 2020.
The average household income in Welch is $38,495 with a poverty rate of 28.91%. The median age in Welch is 41.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,548 | 73.32% |
| Black or African American | 890 | 25.61% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 808 | 2.06 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 453 | 1.08 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 224 | 2.77 | 93.8 | 6.3 |
| Female | 98 | 3.59 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Male | 33 | 6.21 | 100 | 0 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.06
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 | 361 | 12.18% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 4.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,560 | 52.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 241 | 8.13% |
| Some College | 485 | 16.36% |
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 | 1,918 | 1,466 | 159 |
| Black | 778 | 727 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 250 | 151 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $75,250 | $24,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,908 | $15,391 | $37,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,447 | $20,985 | $29,236 |
| Some College | $21,890 | $20,446 | $27,708 |
$24,447
Average Earnings
$20,985
Average Male
$29,236
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.86% of Welch residents speak only English, while 7.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 309 | 22.17% |
| Black | 200 | 108 | 54% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 45 | 84.91% |
| Multiple | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
28.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.15%
Male Poverty Rate
34.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welch is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welch is White, with 22.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.82% |
| Some College | 28.13% |
| High School | 24.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 2.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,213 | $50,913 |
| Households | $32,109 | $38,495 |
| Married Families | $52,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $26,865 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
148
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 5.3% |
| Black | 23 | 2.77% |
| Native American | 5 | 41.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
16.2%
Labor Force Participation
14.8%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
55.11%
Born in Welch
93.29%
Native Born
6.71%
Foreign Born
5.81%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
93.29% of Welch residents were born in the United States, with 55.11% having been born in West Virginia. 5.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,098 | -52 | -1.65% |
| 2028 | 3,150 | -53 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 3,203 | -53 | -1.63% |
| 2026 | 3,256 | -52 | -1.57% |
| 2025 | 3,308 | -53 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 3,361 | -53 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 3,414 | -40 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 3,454 | -64 | -1.82% |
| 2021 | 3,518 | -54 | -1.51% |
| 2020 | 3,572 | 1,929 | 117.41% |
| 2019 | 1,643 | -59 | -3.47% |
| 2018 | 1,702 | -34 | -1.96% |
| 2017 | 1,736 | -67 | -3.72% |
| 2016 | 1,803 | -58 | -3.12% |
| 2015 | 1,861 | -152 | -7.55% |
| 2014 | 2,013 | -181 | -8.25% |
| 2013 | 2,194 | -122 | -5.27% |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -42 | -1.78% |
| 2011 | 2,358 | -37 | -1.54% |
| 2010 | 2,395 | 0 | 0% |