The percentage of Black people in West Virginia is about 3.3% based on recent population estimates, with the U.S. Census QuickFacts page listing 3.8% for Black or African American alone in the state.

What that means

  • A recent estimate puts Black residents at 3.28% of West Virginia’s population.
  • The Census QuickFacts figure is 3.8% , which reflects a different census-based measure.
  • So the safest short answer is: roughly 3% to 4%.

Why the numbers differ

Different sources use different years, survey methods, and definitions, such as “Black alone” versus broader race categories. That is why one source can show 3.28% while another shows 3.8%.

Quick figure

  • Best single estimate: 3.3%.