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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted West Virginia? Where cities and towns in West Virginia have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 44.1% increase in the Hispanic population in West Virginia.
The 10 Cities In West Virginia With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in West Virginia with the largest hispanic/latino population? Charles Town took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in West Virginia for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where West Virginia ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in West Virginia or the safest places in West Virginia.
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Population: 6,373
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.29%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 592
Percent Change Since 2010: 176.64%
More on Charles Town: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,502
% Hispanic/Latino: 4.86%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 900
Percent Change Since 2010: 5.88%
More on Martinsburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,901
% Hispanic/Latino: 4.68%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 323
Percent Change Since 2010: 183.33%
More on Hurricane: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,699
% Hispanic/Latino: 3.66%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 355
Percent Change Since 2010: 90.86%
More on Bluefield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 29,316
% Hispanic/Latino: 3.63%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,065
Percent Change Since 2010: 48.95%
More on Morgantown: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,165
% Hispanic/Latino: 3.0%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 275
Percent Change Since 2010: 51.1%
More on Bridgeport: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,343
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.99%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 160
Percent Change Since 2010: 3.23%
More on Buckhannon: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,261
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.69%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 465
Percent Change Since 2010: 116.28%
More on Beckley: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,500
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.48%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 186
Percent Change Since 2010: 220.69%
More on Dunbar: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 13,595
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.13%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 289
Percent Change Since 2010: 56.22%
More on South Charleston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In West Virginia With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across West Virginia.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 25 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 9.3% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Charles Town took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while New Martinsville was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in West Virginia ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across West Virginia
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across West Virginia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in West Virginia:
- New Martinsville
- Oak Hill
- Vienna
For more West Virginia reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In West Virginia
- Richest Cities In West Virginia
- Safest Places In West Virginia
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In West Virginia
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Town | 9.29% |
| 2 | Martinsburg | 4.86% |
| 3 | Hurricane | 4.68% |
| 4 | Bluefield | 3.66% |
| 5 | Morgantown | 3.63% |
| 6 | Bridgeport | 3.0% |
| 7 | Buckhannon | 2.99% |
| 8 | Beckley | 2.69% |
| 9 | Dunbar | 2.48% |
| 10 | South Charleston | 2.13% |
| 11 | Elkins | 2.09% |
| 12 | Huntington | 1.8% |
| 13 | Moundsville | 1.51% |
| 14 | Weirton | 1.5% |
| 15 | Wheeling | 1.46% |
| 16 | Fairmont | 1.39% |
| 17 | Charleston | 1.26% |
| 18 | Clarksburg | 0.93% |
| 19 | St. Albans | 0.89% |
| 20 | Parkersburg | 0.72% |
| 21 | Princeton | 0.65% |
| 22 | Nitro | 0.53% |
| 23 | Vienna | 0.4% |
| 24 | Oak Hill | 0.09% |
| 25 | New Martinsville | 0.0% |
