American Indians
in the U.S. Census
for West Virginia
(1860-1990)
All information based on compendiums of the U.S. Census, 1860-
1990
Year
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Total
18
1
29
9
12
36
7
18
25
160
181
751
1,555
2,458
1860 was the first year the U.S. Census Bureau counted American
Indians as a distinct group. It is probable that many Indians were
identified as white, mulatto, or black, particularly in the early
census years.
Since West Virginia was not formed from Virginia until 1863, the
1860 census figures are based on those counties which later
comprised the state of West Virginia.
