West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,286 (100%) |
| Population Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,582 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,681 |
| Median Home Value | $115,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,854 (68.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 535 (12.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 787 (18.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,389 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 2,146 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Ritchie County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 45 | 20th |
| Population Density | # 52 | 7th |
| Median Household Income | # 39 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 44 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 51 | 9th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
