Richwood, WV

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Richwood Overview

2,567
TOTAL POPULATION
1,136
MALE POPULATION
1,431
FEMALE POPULATION
79.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
125.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,572
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,889
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$30,962
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
820
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
21.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Richwood Zip Codes

Richwood Area Codes

Race in Richwood

The most populous races in Richwood are White / Caucasian (2,540 | 99.0%), Two or more Races (16 | 0.6%), and Asian (7 | 0.3%).
Race in Richwood
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.3%
Black / African American40.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino60.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,54099.0%
Two or more Races160.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,567100.0%

Ancestry in Richwood

The most populous ancestries reported in Richwood are German (424 | 16.5%), Irish (413 | 16.1%), English (299 | 11.7%), American (256 | 10.0%), and Dutch (212 | 8.3%), together accounting for 62.5% of all Richwood residents.
Ancestry in Richwood
Ancestry# Population% Population
American25610.0%
Bhutanese10.0%
British180.7%
Burmese130.5%
Dutch2128.3%
Eastern European60.2%
English29911.7%
Filipino30.1%
French793.1%
French Canadian50.2%
German42416.5%
Irish41316.1%
Italian481.9%
Jamaican150.6%
Korean60.2%
Pennsylvania German50.2%
Polish311.2%
Portuguese150.6%
Scandinavian70.3%
Scotch-Irish421.6%
Scottish391.5%
Welsh823.2%
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Immigrants in Richwood

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Richwood came from Asia (7 | 0.3%), Eastern Asia (4 | 0.2%), Korea (3 | 0.1%), Philippines (3 | 0.1%), and South Eastern Asia (3 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Richwood residents.
Immigrants in Richwood
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia70.3%
Eastern Asia40.2%
Japan10.0%
Korea30.1%
Philippines30.1%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
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Sex and Age in Richwood

Sex and Age in Richwood

The most populous age groups in Richwood are 40 to 44 Years (184 | 16.2%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (183 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Richwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (4.8%)44 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years130 (11.4%)134 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Years18 (1.6%)75 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years34 (3.0%)37 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Years38 (3.4%)15 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years74 (6.5%)159 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years29 (2.5%)73 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years49 (4.3%)101 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years184 (16.2%)42 (2.9%)
45 to 49 Years27 (2.4%)183 (12.8%)
50 to 54 Years72 (6.3%)24 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years44 (3.9%)59 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years97 (8.5%)116 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years130 (11.4%)93 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years116 (10.2%)72 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years20 (1.8%)72 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years7 (0.6%)59 (4.1%)
85 Years and over13 (1.1%)73 (5.1%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)1,431 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Richwood

Median Family Size in Richwood

The median family size in Richwood is 3.55 persons per family, with single male/father families (18 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.78 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (102 | 20.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Richwood
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple368 (75.4%)3.67
Single Male/Father18 (3.7%)4.78
Single Female/Mother102 (20.9%)2.91
Total Families488 (100.0%)3.55

Median Household Size in Richwood

The median household size in Richwood is 2.54 persons per household, with single male/father households (18 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.78 persons per household. non-family households (490 | 50.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.43 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Richwood
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple368 (37.6%)3.76
Single Male/Father18 (1.8%)4.78
Single Female/Mother102 (10.4%)3.07
Non-family490 (50.1%)1.43
Total Households978 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Richwood

Out of a total of 978 households in Richwood, 488 (49.9%) are family households, while 490 (50.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 260, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 411.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Richwood
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-411 (42.0%)
2-Person Households260 (26.6%)62 (6.3%)
3-Person Households51 (5.2%)17 (1.7%)
4-Person Households95 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households67 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total488 (49.9%)490 (50.1%)

Female Fertility in Richwood

Fertility by Age in Richwood

Average fertility rate in Richwood is 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Richwood
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)24.0
Total8 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richwood

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richwood
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Richwood

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Richwood
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richwood

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richwood
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Richwood

Income Overview in Richwood

Per Capita Income in Richwood is $20,572, while median incomes of families and households are $58,889 and $30,962 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,567$20,572
Median Family Income488$58,889
Mean Family Income488$71,910
Median Household Income978$30,962
Mean Household Income978$48,531
Income Deficit488$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,56740.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,56759.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,5670.46

Earnings by Sex in Richwood

Average Earnings in Richwood are $27,625, $16,771 for men and $28,318 for women, a difference of 40.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Richwood
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male281 (35.5%)$16,771
Female510 (64.5%)$28,318
Total791 (100.0%)$27,625

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richwood

The most common earnings brackets in Richwood are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (54 | 19.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (133 | 26.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richwood
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (5.3%)23 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99919 (6.8%)24 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (6.4%)4 (0.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)92 (18.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49954 (19.2%)6 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99926 (9.2%)19 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (4.3%)9 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (3.2%)19 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (3.6%)133 (26.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (5.3%)23 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (8.2%)61 (12.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (2.9%)27 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (1.8%)8 (1.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99925 (8.9%)8 (1.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (6.8%)34 (6.7%)
$100,000+5 (1.8%)20 (3.9%)
Total281 (100.0%)510 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richwood

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richwood
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$12,829$47,824
College or Associate's Degree$27,250$27,932
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Richwood

Family Income Brackets in Richwood

According to the Richwood family income data, there are 115 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Richwood
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00061.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999408.2%
$25,000 to $34,9995511.3%
$35,000 to $49,9999719.9%
$50,000 to $74,99911122.7%
$75,000 to $99,99911523.6%
$100,000 to $149,999326.6%
$150,000 to $199,999204.1%
$200,000+122.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richwood

3-person families (72 | 14.7%) account for the highest median family income in Richwood with $86,630 per family, while 3-person families (72 | 14.7%) have the highest median income of $28,877 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richwood
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families260 (53.3%)$56,667
3-Person Families72 (14.7%)$86,630
4-Person Families81 (16.6%)$64,688
5-Person Families8 (1.6%)$0
6-Person Families67 (13.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total488 (100.0%)$58,889

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richwood

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richwood
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners178 (36.5%)$44,167
1 Earner173 (35.4%)$85,792
2 Earners131 (26.8%)$65,529
3+ Earners6 (1.2%)$0
Total488 (100.0%)$58,889

Household Income in Richwood

Household Income Brackets in Richwood

With 220 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Richwood, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (1.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Richwood
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000909.2%
$10,000 to $14,999838.5%
$15,000 to $24,99913714.0%
$25,000 to $34,99922022.5%
$35,000 to $49,99912813.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911912.2%
$75,000 to $99,99912212.5%
$100,000 to $149,999474.8%
$150,000 to $199,999202.0%
$200,000+121.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Richwood

The median household income in Richwood is $30,962, with the highest median household income of $36,685 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 217 households (22.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (0.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Richwood
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (0.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years217 (22.2%)$36,685
45 to 64 Years424 (43.3%)$29,727
65+ Years333 (34.1%)$29,958
Total978 (100.0%)$30,962

Poverty in Richwood

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richwood

With 31.4% poverty level for males and 29.8% for females among the residents of Richwood, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 8 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (45.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years62 (46.3%)58 (29.9%)
12 to 14 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (14.3%)11 (47.8%)
25 to 34 Years21 (20.4%)106 (45.7%)
35 to 44 Years111 (47.6%)110 (76.9%)
45 to 54 Years67 (67.7%)27 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years19 (13.5%)37 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years50 (20.3%)16 (12.6%)
75 Years and over12 (30.0%)6 (3.5%)
Total357 (31.4%)404 (29.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richwood

According to the poverty statistics in Richwood, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (100.0%)24 (54.5%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (53.7%)136 (70.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years48 (85.7%)12 (52.2%)
25 to 34 Years82 (79.6%)126 (54.3%)
35 to 44 Years122 (52.4%)33 (23.1%)
45 to 54 Years32 (32.3%)171 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years122 (86.5%)138 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years196 (79.7%)111 (87.4%)
75 Years and over28 (70.0%)168 (96.6%)
Total779 (68.6%)950 (70.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richwood

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Richwood show that 13.9% or 51 of the total 368 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 53.8%, comprising of 35 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 3 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richwood
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children212 (94.2%)13 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children75 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children30 (46.2%)35 (53.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total317 (86.1%)51 (13.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richwood

According to the poverty data in Richwood, 33.3% or 6 single-father households and 15.7% or 16 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (50.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (31.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richwood
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)16 (31.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (33.3%)16 (15.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richwood

The poverty data for Richwood shows that 51 of the married-couple family households (13.9%) and 22 of the single-parent households (18.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (53.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (31.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richwood
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (5.8%)6 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children3 (3.8%)16 (31.4%)
3 or 4 Children35 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (13.9%)22 (18.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Richwood

Employment by Class of Employer in Richwood

Among the 642 employed individuals in Richwood, private company employees (523 | 81.5%), self-employed (incorporated) (49 | 7.6%), and local government employees (25 | 3.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Richwood
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52381.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)497.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)60.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations203.1%
Local Government Employees253.9%
State Government Employees193.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total642100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Richwood

According to the labor force statistics for Richwood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,080), 39.4% or 820 individuals are in the labor force, with 21.7% or 178 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 77.7% or 181 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 80.9% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Richwood
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years39 (73.6%)11 (28.2%)
25 to 29 Years181 (77.7%)49 (27.1%)
30 to 34 Years68 (66.7%)55 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years182 (48.4%)50 (27.5%)
45 to 54 Years208 (68.0%)13 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years48 (46.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years60 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total820 (39.4%)178 (21.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richwood

According to labor force statistics for Richwood, 56.0% of individuals (746) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,333) are in the labor force, with 22.4% or 167 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 72.6% or 384 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 37.5% or 97 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richwood
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School37 (43.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma259 (49.8%)195 (37.5%)
College / Associate Degree384 (72.6%)63 (12.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher67 (33.7%)71 (35.8%)
Total746 (56.0%)299 (22.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Richwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richwood are Community & Social Service (71 | 11.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69 | 10.7%), Management (57 | 8.9%), Health Technologists (41 | 6.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (33 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Richwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (44.4%), Community & Social Service (26.8%), and Management (24.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Richwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (24.6%)43 (75.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 19 (26.8%)52 (73.2%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8 (11.6%)61 (88.4%)
Health Technologists7 (17.1%)34 (82.9%)
Total (Category)41 (20.3%)161 (79.7%)
Total (Overall)198 (30.8%)444 (69.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Richwood are Healthcare Support (114 | 17.8%), Security & Protection (19 | 3.0%), Law Enforcement (19 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 1.7%), and Personal Care & Service (6 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Richwood

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Richwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (90.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (91.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (9.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Richwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (8.8%)104 (91.2%)
Security & Protection19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (26.0%)111 (74.0%)
Total (Overall)198 (30.8%)444 (69.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Richwood are Sales & Related (159 | 24.8%), and Office & Administration (14 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Richwood

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Richwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19 (11.9%)140 (88.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)19 (11.0%)154 (89.0%)
Total (Overall)198 (30.8%)444 (69.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Richwood

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Richwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)198 (30.8%)444 (69.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Richwood are Material Moving (55 | 8.6%), Transportation (35 | 5.4%), and Production (27 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Richwood

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Richwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Production21 (77.8%)6 (22.2%)
Transportation35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving43 (78.2%)12 (21.8%)
Total (Category)99 (84.6%)18 (15.4%)
Total (Overall)198 (30.8%)444 (69.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Richwood

Employment Industries in Richwood

The major employment industries in Richwood include Health Care & Social Assistance (206 | 32.1%), Retail Trade (192 | 29.9%), Manufacturing (61 | 9.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (30 | 4.7%), and Public Administration (27 | 4.2%).
Employment Industries in Richwood

Employment Industries by Sex in Richwood

The Richwood industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Richwood
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing40 (65.6%)21 (34.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade43 (22.4%)149 (77.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (5.3%)195 (94.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Public Administration19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Total198 (30.8%)444 (69.2%)

Education in Richwood

School Enrollment in Richwood

The most common levels of schooling among the 456 students in Richwood are elementary school (218 | 47.8%), middle school (98 | 21.5%), and nursery / preschool (43 | 9.4%).
School Enrollment in Richwood
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool439.4%
Kindergarten429.2%
Elementary School21847.8%
Middle School9821.5%
High School398.6%
College / Undergraduate122.6%
Graduate / Professional40.9%
Total456100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richwood

Out of a total of 456 students who are enrolled in schools in Richwood, 9 (2.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 447 (98.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richwood
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds32 (86.5%)5 (13.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total447 (98.0%)9 (2.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richwood

Business (78 | 24.7%), education (49 | 15.5%), science & technology (37 | 11.7%), engineering (25 | 7.9%), and social sciences (24 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 316 individuals in Richwood who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richwood
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural92.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology123.8%
Social Sciences247.6%
Engineering257.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies61.9%
Science & Technology3711.7%
Business7824.7%
Education4915.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History175.4%
Visual & Performing Arts175.4%
Communications247.6%
Arts & Humanities185.7%
Total316100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Richwood

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richwood

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Richwood are males with 1 vehicle (70, accounting for 35.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (329, making up 15.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richwood
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle70 (35.7%)329 (74.1%)
2 Vehicles59 (30.1%)42 (9.5%)
3 Vehicles35 (17.9%)27 (6.1%)
4 Vehicles28 (14.3%)37 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)444 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Richwood

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Richwood are 30 to 34 minutes (159 commuters, 25.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (118 commuters, 18.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (102 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Richwood
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes101.6%
5 to 9 Minutes10216.4%
10 to 14 Minutes284.5%
15 to 19 Minutes375.9%
20 to 24 Minutes558.8%
25 to 29 Minutes467.4%
30 to 34 Minutes15925.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes111.8%
45 to 59 Minutes11818.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes589.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Richwood

The most common commute times in Richwood are 5 to 9 minutes (56 commuters, 29.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (145 commuters, 33.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Richwood
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes56 (29.9%)46 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (7.0%)15 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)37 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (3.2%)49 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (12.3%)23 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes14 (7.5%)145 (33.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes42 (22.5%)76 (17.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes23 (12.3%)35 (8.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richwood

The most frequent times of departure to work in Richwood are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (50, 26.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (145, 33.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richwood
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (2.7%)27 (6.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (15.0%)15 (3.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (2.1%)14 (3.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM24 (12.8%)145 (33.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (7.0%)97 (22.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)20 (4.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)42 (9.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM29 (15.5%)31 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (3.2%)39 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM50 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total187 (100.0%)437 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Richwood

Occupancy by Ownership in Richwood

Of the total 978 dwellings in Richwood, owner-occupied units account for 742 (75.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 236 (24.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Richwood
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74275.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23624.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units978100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Richwood

Occupancy by Household Size in Richwood
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41142.0%
2-Person Household32232.9%
3-Person Household687.0%
4+ Person Household17718.1%
Total Housing Units978100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richwood

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household263 (64.0%)148 (36.0%)
2-Person Household281 (87.3%)41 (12.7%)
3-Person Household68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household130 (73.5%)47 (26.6%)
Total Housing Units742 (75.9%)236 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richwood

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School39 (41.0%)56 (59.0%)
High School Diploma394 (83.7%)77 (16.4%)
College/Associate Degree207 (74.5%)71 (25.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher102 (76.1%)32 (23.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richwood

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richwood
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11411.7%
35 to 44 Years10710.9%
45 to 54 Years22923.4%
55 to 64 Years19519.9%
65 to 74 Years18518.9%
75 to 84 Years10610.8%
85 Years and Over424.3%
Total978100.0%

Housing Finances in Richwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Richwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Richwood
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied742 (75.9%)$35,391
Renter-Occupied236 (24.1%)$22,813
Average978 (100.0%)$30,962

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richwood

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richwood
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (6.3%)31 (13.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (0.7%)7 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99928 (3.8%)55 (23.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99942 (5.7%)16 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99963 (8.5%)16 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999181 (24.4%)39 (16.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999118 (15.9%)10 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99978 (10.5%)41 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999101 (13.6%)21 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99947 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more32 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total742 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richwood

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richwood
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300271 (36.5%)6 (2.5%)
$300 to $499195 (26.3%)39 (16.5%)
$500 to $79999 (13.3%)76 (32.2%)
$800 to $99915 (2.0%)19 (8.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499153 (20.6%)18 (7.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total742 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Richwood

Housing Structures in Richwood

Housing Structures in Richwood
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82484.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments191.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments515.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments232.4%
Mobile Home / Other616.2%
Total978100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richwood

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richwood
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached695 (84.3%)129 (15.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (42.1%)11 (57.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Mobile Home / Other36 (59.0%)25 (41.0%)
Total742 (75.9%)236 (24.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richwood

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richwood
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)22 (9.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms137 (18.5%)102 (43.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms236 (31.8%)89 (37.7%)
8 or more Rooms369 (49.7%)23 (9.8%)
Total742 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richwood

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richwood
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas600 (80.9%)121 (51.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (1.6%)22 (9.3%)
Electricity115 (15.5%)85 (36.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (2.0%)8 (3.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total742 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Richwood

Household Vehicle Usage in Richwood
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle82 (11.1%)80 (33.9%)
1 Vehicle394 (53.1%)97 (41.1%)
2 Vehicles148 (20.0%)52 (22.0%)
3 or more Vehicles118 (15.9%)7 (3.0%)
Total742 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Richwood

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Richwood

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units538204
Median Property Value$54,700$108,200
Median Household Income$43,200$0
Monthly Housing Costs$300$0
Real Estate Taxes$300$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richwood

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richwood
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000246 (45.7%)29 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999162 (30.1%)37 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99999 (18.4%)138 (67.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99931 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total538 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richwood

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richwood
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00052 (9.7%)4 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999124 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99968 (12.6%)9 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99990 (16.7%)113 (55.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (13.6%)28 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (13.4%)5 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (5.0%)29 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more32 (5.9%)20 (9.8%)
Total538 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richwood

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richwood
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x337 (62.6%)29,558 (14,489.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x66 (12.3%)61 (29.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (5.0%)23 (11.3%)
4.0x or more108 (20.1%)111 (54.4%)
Total538 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richwood

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richwood
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800373 (69.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4993 (0.6%)79 (38.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)121 (59.3%)
Total538 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Richwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richwood
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years413 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years52 (89.7%)6 (10.3%)
26 to 34 Years296 (89.7%)34 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years276 (73.4%)100 (26.6%)
45 to 54 Years297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years291 (92.1%)25 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,325 (93.4%)165 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richwood
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen413 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen52 (89.7%)6 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richwood
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000480 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999779 (88.6%)100 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999432 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999455 (91.0%)45 (9.0%)
$100,000 and over175 (90.2%)19 (9.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richwood

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richwood
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 698 (86.7%)15 (13.3%)
6 to 18 Years332 (80.4%)110 (26.6%)
19 to 25 Years21 (36.2%)31 (53.4%)
25 to 34 Years230 (69.7%)85 (25.8%)
35 to 44 Years269 (71.5%)13 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years113 (38.1%)184 (62.0%)
55 to 64 Years232 (73.4%)138 (43.7%)
65 to 74 Years373 (100.0%)226 (60.6%)
75 Years and over206 (96.3%)150 (70.1%)
Total1,874 (75.3%)952 (38.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richwood

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (7.9%)5 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years8 (5.0%)58 (22.8%)
35 to 64 Years234 (49.5%)155 (30.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (27.2%)30 (23.6%)
75 Years and over25 (62.5%)102 (58.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Richwood

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Richwood: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (10.6%)27 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years47 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (37.5%)64 (36.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Richwood: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years5 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (5.5%)70 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (4.7%)
75 Years and over12 (30.0%)54 (31.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Richwood: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.9%)58 (22.8%)
35 to 64 Years100 (21.1%)46 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years10 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Richwood: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)34 (13.3%)
35 to 64 Years122 (25.8%)102 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years16 (6.5%)24 (18.9%)
75 Years and over25 (62.5%)96 (55.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Richwood: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years105 (22.2%)29 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (45.0%)5 (2.9%)

Technology Access in Richwood

Computing Device Access in Richwood

Computing Device Access in Richwood
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54755.9%
Smartphone72474.0%
Tablet48749.8%
No Computing Device14414.7%
Total978100.0%

Internet Access in Richwood

Internet Access in Richwood
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home62964.3%
Cellular Data Only11011.3%
Satellite Internet495.0%
No Internet19820.3%
Total978100.0%

Richwood Summary

Richwood, West Virginia is a small town located in Nicholas County, in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is situated at the confluence of the Cherry and Williams Rivers, and is the county seat of Nicholas County. Richwood has a population of 2,477 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Richwood was founded in 1883 by the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway. The town was named after the nearby Richwood Creek, which was named for the abundance of wild raspberries that grew along its banks. The town was incorporated in 1891, and was the first town in Nicholas County to be incorporated.
The town was originally a logging and coal mining town, and the first coal mine in the area was opened in 1884. The coal industry was the main source of employment for the town until the 1950s, when the coal industry began to decline. The town was also home to a number of sawmills, which provided lumber for the local area.
In the early 1900s, Richwood was a popular tourist destination, due to its proximity to the Monongahela National Forest. The town was home to a number of resorts, including the Richwood Hotel, which was built in 1910. The hotel was destroyed by fire in the 1950s, but the town still retains its resort atmosphere.

Geography

Richwood is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, in Nicholas County. The town is situated at the confluence of the Cherry and Williams Rivers. The town is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest, and is located near the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area.
The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located at an elevation of 1,890 feet above sea level.

Economy

Richwood’s economy is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The town is home to a number of resorts, including the Richwood Hotel, which was built in 1910. The town is also home to a number of outdoor recreation businesses, such as fishing and hunting guides, and outfitters.
The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service businesses. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a woodworking shop.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Richwood has a population of 2,477 people. The town has a median household income of $25,972, and a median family income of $31,250. The town has a poverty rate of 24.3%, and a high school graduation rate of 79.3%.
The town is predominantly white, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The town also has a small African American population, with 4.2% of the population identifying as African American. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with 1.2% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino.

Conclusion

Richwood, West Virginia is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town was founded in 1883, and was originally a logging and coal mining town. The town is now largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation, and is home to a number of resorts and small businesses. The town has a population of 2,477 people, and is predominantly white, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The town has a median household income of $25,972, and a poverty rate of 24.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Richwood?
Total Population of Richwood is 2,567.
What is the Total Male Population of Richwood?
Total Male Population of Richwood is 1,136.
What is the Total Female Population of Richwood?
Total Female Population of Richwood is 1,431.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Richwood?
There are 79.39 Males per 100 Females in Richwood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Richwood?
There are 125.97 Females per 100 Males in Richwood.
What is the Median Population Age in Richwood?
Median Population Age in Richwood is 44.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Richwood
Average Family Size in Richwood is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Richwood
Average Household Size in Richwood is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Richwood?
Per Capita income in Richwood is $20,572.
What is the Median Family Income in Richwood?
Median Family Income in Richwood is $58,889.
What is the Median Household income in Richwood?
Median Household Income in Richwood is $30,962.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Richwood?
Income or Wage Gap in Richwood is 40.8%.
Women in Richwood earn 59.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Richwood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Richwood is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Richwood?
There are 820 People in the Labor Forcein in Richwood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Richwood?
39.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Richwood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Richwood?
Unemployment Rate in Richwood is 21.7%.