Ritchie County's estimated 2026 population is 8,136 with a growth rate of -0.21% 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 -21.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (97.1%)
Two or more races (1.88%)
Asian (0.9%)
Black or African American (0.12%)
Other race (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,129 | 97.1% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,561 | - |
| Families | $61,089 | $76,146 |
| Households | $50,256 | $64,123 |
| Non Families | $29,604 | $38,085 |
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