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What are the demographics of West Virginia?

West Virginia has a population of 1,784,462 with a median age of 42.7. The racial composition is 90.9% White, 3.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes West Virginia's economy, politics, and culture. 29.8% of residents were born outside the US. 2330.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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West Virginia has a population of 1,784,462 with a median age of 42.7. The racial composition is 90.9% White, 3.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.