Of the 1,801,049 citizens living in West Virginia in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in West Virginia who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.1% or 1,658,405 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 3.4% and totaled 61,143 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in West Virginia is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like West Virginia.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 1,658,405 |
| African American | 61,143 |
| Multiracial | 55,463 |
| Asian | 13,882 |
| Some Other Race | 9,562 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1,911 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 683 |
Source: US Census Bureau
