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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richwood

West Virginia · 2,477 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 $21,620. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,477
−14%since 1990
from 2,887 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,539 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,793 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+10%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Richwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,620
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,155 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,213
+43%since 1990
from $8,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
27.3% rent
1.5
−22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score0.6%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score1.9%(47)
2
+217%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, West Virginia?

Richwood, West Virginia has about 2,477 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richwood, West Virginia earns about $21,620 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 $33,200, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, West Virginia?

About 8.7% 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 29.2% 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 410 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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