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Raysal

West Virginia · 162 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2023, a loss of 137 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,400. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−46%since 2023
from 299 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 243 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
20.6
−65%since 2023
from 58.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
114258403548692201020202024Raysal
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,381
−11%since 2023
from $26,163 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−18%since 2023
from 0.341 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information74%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.2%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
70.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% 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%
−77.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(11)
Diversity Score8.9%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score6%(10)
Diversity Score
6
−32%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 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
100.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
Female
71.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% 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 Raysal, West Virginia?

Raysal, West Virginia has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Raysal, West Virginia expensive?

In Raysal, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,400.

How educated are people in Raysal, West Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Raysal, West Virginia?

About 35.2% of people in Raysal, 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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