Nicholas County, West Virginia Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

24,277

Diversity Score

7.3

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.3%%

Nicholas County, West Virginia Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Nicholas County, West Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)23,37296.3%
Two or More Races4341.8%
Hispanic or Latino2651.1%
Black / African American1330.5%
Asian590.2%
Other Race120.0%
Native American20.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Nicholas County, West Virginia

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nicholas County, West Virginia is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 96.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Nicholas County, West Virginia has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 7.3/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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