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Richwood

County:
Nicholas County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.61
State:
West Virginia

Richwood is a city located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Richwood has a 2025 population of 1,593 . Richwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -4.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,661 in 2020.

The average household income in Richwood is $55,854 with a poverty rate of 33.52%. The median age in Richwood is 45.5 years: 42.9 years for males, and 46.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.4 males.

1.6K
Total Population
990
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.87%
Growth

Richwood Population

Richwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Richwood includes 97.9% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (97.9%)

Asian (1.49%)

Two or more races (0.57%)

Black or African American (0.04%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,56297.9%
Asian391.49%
Two or more races150.57%
Black or African American10.04%

Richwood Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Richwood's average per capita income is $28,119. Household income levels show a median of $33,614. The poverty rate stands at 33.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$54,028-
Families$53,287$74,957
Households$33,614$55,854
Non Families$25,966$23,304

$28,119

Average Income

$33,614

Median Household Income

33.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)