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Raleigh

West Virginia · 325 residents · 0.185 sq mi
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Raleigh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,788. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+93%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
+93%since 2023
from 908 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−23%since 2023
from 49.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
15219924729434120202024Raleigh
2024325
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,788
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,950 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,659
+18%since 2023
from $22,633 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−52.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.204
+133%since 2023
from 0.088 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information50.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(53)
Black68.5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(91)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(102)
Black31.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.5%(73)
Diversity Score91.3%(297)
Diversity Score
91
+69%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
Female
54.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh, West Virginia?

Raleigh, West Virginia has about 325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raleigh, West Virginia?

The typical household in Raleigh, West Virginia earns about $47,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raleigh, West Virginia expensive?

In Raleigh, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $46,000.

How educated are people in Raleigh, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Raleigh, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raleigh, West Virginia?

About 0.3% of people in Raleigh, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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