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West Virginia Population Demographics

• Total population: 1,793,716 (2020 Census); down 3.2% from 1,852,994 in 2010.
• Land area and density: 24,038 sq mi; 74.6 people per sq mi (28.8 per km²).
• Age: median 42.9 years; under 18: 20.1%; 18–64: 59.2%; 65+: 20.7% (older than the U.S. median).
• Gender: 50.6% female, 49.4% male (≈97.6 males per 100 females).
• Race/ethnicity (2020):
  • Non-Hispanic White: 88.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Two or more races: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino (any race): 1.7%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: ~0.0%
• Insights: West Virginia is one of the most rural and least dense states, with an older age profile and a decade-long population decline concentrated in coalfield and rural counties; its population remains predominantly non-Hispanic White with small but growing multiracial and Hispanic shares.

Important Facts About West Virginia

• Admitted June 20, 1863 (Civil War), capital Charleston; 2023 population about 1.77 million; nickname “Mountain State.”
• Historic milestones: John Brown’s 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry; 1921 Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest U.S. labor uprising since the Civil War.
• Natural features: Spruce Knob is the highest point at 4,863 ft; roughly 78% of the state is forested; Monongahela National Forest spans about 919,000 acres.
• New River (among the world’s oldest) anchors New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (designated 2020), drawing over 1.5 million visits annually since 2021.
• Architectural icons: New River Gorge Bridge (1977)—3,030 ft long, 1,700‑ft arch, 876 ft high; West Virginia State Capitol by Cass Gilbert—292‑ft gilded dome.
• Energy economy: 2nd‑largest U.S. coal producer in 2023; 5th‑largest natural gas producer, with about 2.9 trillion cubic feet marketed in 2022 (EIA).
• Manufacturing strengths include chemicals and polymers in the Kanawha Valley, plus growing automotive and aerospace components.
• Agriculture centers on broilers (chickens), cattle and calves, hay, and apples; maple syrup output has expanded in the Allegheny highlands.
• Outdoor recreation—whitewater on the Gauley and New Rivers, rock climbing at Seneca Rocks—supports robust tourism; Bridge Day attracts around 100,000 visitors each October.

West Virginia Email User Demographics

• Context: West Virginia is sparsely populated, with a population density of about 74 people per square mile.
• Estimated email users: ≈1.28 million adult email users in 2024 (derived from state demographics, internet access, and national email adoption rates), representing about 90% of adults.
• Age distribution of adult email users: 18–24: ~11%; 25–44: ~33%; 45–64: ~34%; 65+: ~22% (WV’s older age profile slightly boosts the 45+ share).
• Gender breakdown of adult email users: Female ~51%; Male ~49% (mirrors the state’s adult population).
• Racial and ethnic composition among adult email users (tracks state demographics): Non-Hispanic White ~89%; Black ~4%; Hispanic/Latino ~2%; Two or more races ~3%; Asian ~1%; American Indian/Alaska Native and other ~1% combined.
• Insight: Email adoption in West Virginia is broad and stable, with particularly strong engagement among middle-aged and older adults, reflecting the state’s demographic structure.

Phone Usage Statistics in West Virginia State

• Context: Population ~1.775M (2023 est.); land area 24,230 sq mi; population density ~74 people/sq mi (2020 Census).
• Estimated phone users: Adults 18+ ~1.467M; cellphone ownership ≈97%; estimated adult phone users ≈1.42M.
• Age distribution (adult phone users): 18–24 10.4% ≈148k; 25–34 14.5% ≈207k; 35–44 14.8% ≈210k; 45–54 15.6% ≈222k; 55–64 19.0% ≈270k; 65+ 25.7% ≈365k.
• Gender: Female ~50.6% ≈720k; Male ~49.4% ≈703k.
• Race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic White ~92% ≈1.31M; Black ~4% ≈57k; Hispanic/Latino ~2% ≈29k; Other or multiracial ~2% ≈29k.
• Insight: Adult cellphone adoption is effectively universal, and West Virginia’s older age profile means roughly one-quarter of adult phone users are 65+, a higher share than in many states.

Social Media User Statistics in West Virginia

• Population ≈1.77M; adults ≈1.42M. Estimated social media users ≈1.18M adults (≈83% of adults).
• Age adoption (share using social media): 18–29 ≈90%; 30–49 ≈82%; 50–64 ≈73%; 65+ ≈45%.
• Gender adoption: women ≈84%; men ≈83% (near parity).
• Platform reach among adults (estimated users):
  • Google/YouTube ≈83% → ≈1.18M
  • Facebook ≈68% → ≈0.97M
  • Instagram ≈50% → ≈0.71M
  • Twitter (X) ≈22% → ≈0.31M
  • Discord ≈20% → ≈0.28M
  • Tinder (ever used) ≈13% → ≈0.18M
  • Bumble (ever used) ≈7% → ≈0.10M
  • OnlyFans (ever used) ≈3% → ≈0.04M
• Insight: West Virginia’s user base skews older than the U.S. average and is concentrated on Facebook and YouTube; Discord and Twitter are smaller, while dating and creator platforms remain niche.

Note: Counts are derived by applying current U.S. adult usage rates (Pew Research, 2023–2024) to West Virginia’s adult population. Actual state-level figures may vary slightly.