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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richwood

West Virginia · 2,887 residents · 1.61 sq mi
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Richwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,155. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,800. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,887
+17%vs 2000
vs 2,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,793 / sq mi
+17%vs 2000
vs 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 44.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Richwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,155
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,620 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,527
−30%vs 2000
vs $12,213 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$293
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
74.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
25.2% rent
2.0
+28%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(17)
1
−68%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richwood, West Virginia?

Richwood, West Virginia has about 2,887 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Richwood, West Virginia earns about $14,155 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 $27,800, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, West Virginia?

About 9.5% 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 25.8% of people in Richwood, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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