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Ritchie County

West Virginia · 10,449 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 $32,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,449
+1%since 2000
from 10,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Ritchie County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,619
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,332 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,255
+20%since 2000
from $15,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(10,168)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(191)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(10,275)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(55)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0.7%(73)
Diversity Score3.7%(390)
Diversity Score
4
+103%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ritchie County, West Virginia?

Ritchie County, West Virginia has about 10,449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ritchie County, West Virginia earns about $32,619 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Ritchie County, West Virginia?

About 10.3% 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 18.9% 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 216 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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