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Raleigh

West Virginia · 325 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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With 325 people, Raleigh is a city in West Virginia. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has more than doubled, up 157 people. Median home value sits at $46,000. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.3% of locals.

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

325
+93%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,757 / sq mi
+93%since 2023
from 908 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.7
−23%since 2023
from 49.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.19 sq mi
Population, 20202024
15219924729434120202024Raleigh
2024325
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1425.8%(84)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.8%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.4%(63)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(54)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640.6%(2)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8422.8%(74)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,788
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,950 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$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%
0.3%
−52.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$46,000
US average: $376,019
72.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
27.9% rent
13.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.09 people
+25%since 2023
from 1.67 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
1.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(53)
Black68.5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(102)
Black31.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.5%(73)
91
+69%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican14.8%(48)
Ancestry
English8%(26)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
61.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
54.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
26.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married69%(78)
Married8%(9)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced23%(26)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married8.6%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced91.4%(117)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

26.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
50.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
26.2%
US average: 13.8%
23.4%
US average: 18.4%
0.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
72.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
23.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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