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Highest South American population share, West Virginia cities · 2020

West Virginia cities ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 12 cities in West Virginia that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOUTH AMERICAN SHAREVS 2000

01Ranson corporation, WVWV6,8531.5%–

02Charles, WVWV9,3291.3%–

03Morgantown, WVWV30,2930.9%–

04Elkins, WVWV6,6220.7%–

05Martinsburg, WVWV19,2110.7%–

06Wheeling, WVWV25,6800.2%–

07South Charleston, WVWV13,0720.1%–

08Charleston, WVWV46,1170.1%–

09Cheat Lake, WVWV10,9020.1%–

10Vienna, WVWV10,3210.1%–

11Parkersburg, WVWV28,5930.0%–

12Beckley, WVWV16,3730.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES