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Ritchie County

West Virginia · 10,343 residents · 451.99 sq mi
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Ritchie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,332. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,343
+1%since 1990
from 10,233 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+9%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Ritchie County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,332
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,175
+66%since 1990
from $9,117 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$323
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
18.3% rent
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(10,212)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(2)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score0.6%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(10,168)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score1.8%(191)
2
+229%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+7%since 1990
from 23.3 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 Ritchie County, West Virginia?

Ritchie County, West Virginia has about 10,343 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ritchie County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ritchie County, West Virginia earns about $27,332 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ritchie County, West Virginia expensive?

In Ritchie County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Ritchie County, West Virginia?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ritchie County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ritchie County, West Virginia?

About 19.1% of people in Ritchie County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ritchie County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ritchie County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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