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Richwood

West Virginia · 2,051 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 $24,149. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 426 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,051
−17%since 2000
from 2,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,274 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+10%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Richwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,149
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,620 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,094
+7%since 2000
from $12,213 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.0%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,980)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(48)
Diversity Score
2
+23%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, West Virginia?

Richwood, West Virginia has about 2,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richwood, West Virginia earns about $24,149 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 $37,600, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, West Virginia?

About 10.2% 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 36.6% 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 836 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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