Ritchie County, WV Demographics
Ritchie County, WV is the 44th most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 8,444 residents across 452 square miles. That is about 19 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 8,444 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 452 sq mi |
| Density | 19 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Ritchie County compares to the US
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Central Location: Ritchie County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Ritchie County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9623 | 3,393 | 125.3 | 27 |
| Census Tract 9625 | 2,611 | 80.3 | 33 |
| Census Tract 9624 | 2,440 | 246.4 | 10 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.