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Ritchie County, WV
| Population | 8,286 | B01003 |
|---|---|---|
| Population, 2020 census | 8,444 | P1 |
| Median age | 46.1 | B01002 |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | B01001 |
| 65 and over | 23.0% | B01001 |
| Households | 3,389 | B11001 |
| Foreign born | 1.4% | B05002 |
| Median household income | $50,582 | B19013 |
|---|---|---|
| Median family income | $68,500 | B19113 |
| Per capita income | $27,681 | B19301 |
| Poverty rate | 21.6% | B17001 |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | B23025 |
| Civilian labor force | 3,261 | B23025 |
| Mean commute (minutes) | 33.0 | B08013 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | B15003 |
|---|
| Housing units | 4,176 | B25001 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 84.2% | B25003 |
| Renters | 15.8% | B25003 |
| Median home value | $115,900 | B25077 |
| Median gross rent | $579 | B25064 |
| White, not Hispanic | 96.5% | B03002 |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 0.1% | B03002 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% | B03002 |
| Asian | 1.3% | B03002 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% | B03002 |
Figures from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates (table codes link to the same table for this area at data.census.gov) and the 2020 census (P1), via IPUMS NHGIS. Estimates for small areas carry wide margins of error; a tract's figures describe its residents, not any one organization.
Against the state: median household income here is 85% of West Virginia's ($59,608); poverty 21.6% against 16.7%; 0.5% of the state's people live here.
Census tracts
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Places in the county
- Harrisville 1,574 · median household income $47,768
- Pennsboro 1,334 · median household income $51,327
- Pullman 286 · median household income $53,618
- Cairo 273 · median household income $65,500
- Ellenboro 209 · median household income $52,917
- Auburn 91 · median household income $-666,666,666
FURP records in Ritchie County, WV
| Records | How many | Total | Biggest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 136 | $15,490,112 revenue (latest return) | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC ($9,075,682) |
| Form 5500 plan sponsors | 20 | 28 plans | WEST VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY (3) |
| Open Payments recipients | 13 | $5,231 industry payments | JOANN NUTTER ($1,386) |
| Patent and trademark owners | 10 | 11 patents and marks | Happy Trails Cafe LLC (2) |
| Federal award recipients | 197 | $39,865,104 federal awards | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION ($29,255,706) |
| State business registrations | 23 | MARK A SPIKER DDS |
Cross-reference: 136 nonprofits for 8,286 residents is 164.1 per 10,000 people; their latest-year revenue of $15,490,112 is $1,869 per resident, 9.0% of all household income here (households at the median income).
Highest-paid people on nonprofit returns here
| # | Name | Title | Organization | Pay | Year | Times the median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAAD BUTT | MEDICAL DIRE | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $257,628 | 2024 | 5.1x |
| 2 | MARILYN HORACEK | PHYSICAN | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $198,764 | 2022 | 3.9x |
| 3 | SUSANNA WALKER | DDS | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $195,802 | 2020 | 3.9x |
| 4 | HOLLY HALDERMAN-COLLINS | PHYSICIAN | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $189,441 | 2024 | 3.7x |
| 5 | LISA STRAIGHT | NURSE PRACTI | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $166,505 | 2024 | 3.3x |
| 6 | SANDRA SWISHER | NURSE PRACTI | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $144,784 | 2024 | 2.9x |
| 7 | AMY YOKUM | CHIEF EXEC. | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $140,951 | 2024 | 2.8x |
| 8 | CHRISTINE MERRILL | PHYSICIAN | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $132,775 | 2024 | 2.6x |
| 9 | MARY B MCDOUGAL | CFO | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $130,139 | 2021 | 2.6x |
| 10 | PAUL GAINER | PHYSICIAN | RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC | $120,593 | 2018 | 2.4x |
Each person's latest year on a 990 at a nonprofit placed here (reported pay including related organizations and other compensation); people paid under $50,000 are left out. The median household income here is $50,582.
Nonprofits: biggest by revenue (latest return)
- RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOC INC Harrisville, WV · $9,075,682
- CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS INC Pennsboro, WV · $1,606,212
- RITCHIE COUNTY INTEGRATED FAMILY SERVICES INC Harrisville, WV · $965,830
- ORDER OF EASTERN STAR OF WEST VIRGINIA Harrisville, WV · $680,292
- RITCHIE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL TRUST Harrisville, WV · $583,773
- RITCHIE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCES NETWORK Harrisville, WV · $541,230
- CAIRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT Cairo, WV · $499,219
- RITCHIE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC Harrisville, WV · $248,789
- ELLENBORO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC Ellenboro, WV · $236,583
- RITCHIE COUNTY FAIRGROUND INC Pennsboro, WV · $177,378
Form 5500 plan sponsors: biggest by plans
- WEST VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY Harrisville, WV · 3
- GARRETT CONSTRUCTION INC Harrisville, WV · 2
- HALL DRILLING, LLC Ellenboro, WV · 2
- RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, INC. Harrisville, WV · 2
- TROY, LLC Harrisville, WV · 2
- TROY NONWOVENS LLC Harrisville, WV · 2
- WINDOM LAW OFFICES, PLLC Harrisville, WV · 2
- BALD EAGLE OIL & GAS, INC. Ellenboro, WV · 1
- COKELEY & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Harrisville, WV · 1
- HAWKEYE RECORD SEARCH, LLC Harrisville, WV · 1
Open Payments recipients: biggest by industry payments
- JOANN NUTTER Pennsboro, WV · $1,386
- Arthur Lewis Calhoun Pennsboro, WV · $1,067
- OLIVIA MILLER Harrisville, WV · $563
- ASHLEY NICHOLE MULLENIX Ellenboro, WV · $413
- ANDREA NICOLE REED Harrisville, WV · $397
- DANIELLE POTTS Harrisville, WV · $371
- CRISTY LYNN CUPP Harrisville, WV · $297
- SAAD U BUTT Harrisville, WV · $240
- Lisa J Straight Harrisville, WV · $204
- JAMES DANIEL WHITE JR. Harrisville, WV · $99
Patent and trademark owners: biggest by patents and marks
- Happy Trails Cafe LLC Ellenboro, WV · 2
- Byrd's & Bee's Honey, LLC Harrisville, WV · 1
- Dodd's LLC Ellenboro, WV · 1
- Dodd's Log Cabin Grill LLC Ellenboro, WV · 1
- Hannahdale Scent and Soapworks, LLC Harrisville, WV · 1
- Jay Bee Oil & Gas, Inc. Cairo, WV · 1
- Outlaw Hobby Products, LLC Pennsboro, WV · 1
- Ritchie County Tourism And Visitor's Bureau Harrisville, WV · 1
- Union Blue Band Pennsboro, WV · 1
- Wicked Spirtis Distillery, LLC Harrisville, WV · 1
Federal award recipients: biggest by federal awards
- RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION Harrisville, WV · $29,255,706
- RITCHIE, COUNTY OF Harrisville, WV · $2,466,716
- RITCHIE COUNTY SENIOR HOUSING INC Harrisville, WV · $2,301,319
- HARRISVILLE, TOWN OF Harrisville, WV · $2,068,236
- CITY OF PENNSBORO Pennsboro, WV · $567,200
- HARRISVILLE TOWN OF Harrisville, WV · $425,000
- ELLENSBORO -LAMBERTON PUB SV Harrisville, WV · $383,500
- ARMSTRONG TELEPHONE COMPANY-NORTHERN DIVISION Harrisville, WV · $361,785
- CARDINAL GARDENS APARTMENTS, LTD., A WEST VIRGINIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Pennsboro, WV · $345,333
- MASON FARMS INC Smithville, WV · $285,693
All 3 tracts
Every tract with its figures is in the CSV and GeoJSON downloads.
| Tract | Population | Median household income | Poverty rate | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9623 | 3,297 | $61,875 | 16.5% | 38.8 |
| Census Tract 9625 | 2,640 | $48,839 | 25.1% | 43.1 |
| Census Tract 9624 | 2,349 | $36,637 | 24.8% | 58.3 |
Census figures are from IPUMS NHGIS: the American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates (ACS table codes shown with each figure) and the 2020 decennial census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics), by state, county, place and census tract. FURP records are placed by ZIP code (the Census Bureau's 2020 ZCTA-to-county and ZCTA-to-tract relationship files: the county or tract holding most of the ZIP's land) and by city name (Census place names, normalized), so a record's tract is its ZIP's main tract, not its street's. Cite: Jonathan Schroeder, David Van Riper, Steven Manson, Grace Cooper, Zachary Krause, Tracy Kugler, Tsu Zhu, and Steven Ruggles. IPUMS National Historical Geographic Information System: Version 21.0 [dataset]. Minneapolis, MN: IPUMS. 2026. http://doi.org/10.18128/D050.V21.0