Demographics & People — Benwood, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,173 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 51.6 |
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| Total Households | 564 |
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| Family Households | 363 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0498 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,039 |
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| Black or African American | 12 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 531 |
| Irish | 204 |
| German | 130 |
| American | 111 |
| Other groups | 111 |
| Polish | 89 |
| Italian | 65 |
| Dutch | 59 |
| Scottish | 36 |
| English | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 1,106 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,139 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 146 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,125 |
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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 Benwood, West Virginia.
