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Richwood

West Virginia · 1,598 residents (2025 est.) · 1.61 sq mi
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Richwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,403
−3%since 2000
from 2,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+3%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,598 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Richwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,620 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,039
+162%since 2000
from $12,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+27%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+48%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,360)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score4.4%(106)
Diversity Score
4
+131%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+106%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 40.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 31.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, West Virginia?

Richwood, West Virginia has about 2,403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richwood, West Virginia?

The typical household in Richwood, West Virginia earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richwood, West Virginia expensive?

In Richwood, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, West Virginia?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richwood, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richwood, West Virginia?

About 25.9% of people in Richwood, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richwood, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richwood, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 484 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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