CITY · 2020 ACS
Raleigh
West Virginia · 245 residents · 0.185 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 58.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024325
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+13.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(81)
Black67.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(200)
Black9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(65)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
69.3%
−17.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Raleigh, West Virginia?
Raleigh, West Virginia has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Raleigh, West Virginia?
About 2.0% 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 58.1% of people in Raleigh, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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