Richwood, WV is a small town located in Nicholas County. With a population of 2,604 and a population density of 1,144 people per square mile, it has a much smaller population density than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Richwood offers many year-round outdoor activities for its residents to enjoy such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, and golfing at local courses like Richwood Golf Course and Woodbine Hills Country Club. The city also has several businesses such as Richwood Pharmacy, Andale Mexican Restaurant and Bar, and T&L Eats & Treats. Additionally there are many organizations that host events throughout the year such as the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Strawberry Festival and the Richwood Arts Council’s Summer Art Series. Lastly sports teams in Richwood compete in both interscholastic sports with East Lynn Elementary School participating in football, basketball, baseball, and softball among others; as well as recreational leagues such as men's softball league hosted by New Life Fellowship Church.
The population in Richwood is 2,604. There are 1,617 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Richwood is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Richwood is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Richwood
- 40.8% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 19.3% are married with children
- 25.3% have children, but are single
Race in Richwood
- 92.6% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander