Ritchie County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
8,372
Male
4,186
50.0%
Female
4,186
50.0%
Median Age
47.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
1.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.5%
High School or Higher45.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.6%
Married
46.6%
Ritchie County, WV has a population of 8,372 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 97.1% of the population. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.1% of residents are foreign-born.