Demographics & People — Romney, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,714 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
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| Median Age | 50.2 |
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| Total Households | 676 |
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| Family Households | 351 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.061 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,544 |
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| Black or African American | 42 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 646 |
| Other groups | 429 |
| German | 422 |
| English | 311 |
| Irish | 250 |
| American | 134 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| Scottish | 116 |
| Italian | 75 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 74 |
Language
| English Only | 1,653 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,662 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 118 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,484 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Romney, West Virginia.
