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Ritchie County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Ritchie County's estimated 2025 population is 8,041 with a growth rate of -0.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ritchie County is the 44th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 10,420 and has seen a growth of -22.83% since that time.

8,041
Total Population
18
Population Density (miĀ²)
44
Population Rank (State)
-63 -0.78%
Annual Population Growth

Ritchie County Population

Ritchie County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Ritchie County includes 97.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,12997.1%
Two or more races1571.88%
Asian750.9%
Black or African American100.12%
Other race10.01%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Ritchie County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Ritchie County's average per capita income is $36,366. Household income levels show a median of $50,256. The poverty rate stands at 21.68%.

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
Married Families$65,561-
Families$61,089$76,146
Households$50,256$64,123
Non Families$29,604$38,085

$36,366

Average Income

$50,256

Median Household Income

21.68%

Poverty Rate