Ritchie County's estimated 2026 population is 7,946 with a growth rate of -1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ritchie County is the 44th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 10,420 and has seen a growth of -23.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 46.2 years
There are 6,640 adults, (1,905 of whom are seniors) in Ritchie County.
Female: 4,168 (50.3%)
Male: 4,118 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Ritchie County includes 97.16% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,051 | 97.16% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
Ritchie County's average per capita income is $36,750. Household income levels show a median of $50,582. The poverty rate stands at 21.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,000 | - |
| Families | $68,500 | $81,299 |
| Households | $50,582 | $67,031 |
| Non Families | $30,525 | $39,793 |
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