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Raysal

West Virginia · 465 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Raysal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,172. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,900. Households here earn about 58% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
+64%vs 2011
vs 284 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
378 / sq mi
+64%vs 2011
vs 231 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−2%vs 2011
vs 40.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
114258403548692201020202024Raysal
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,172
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $16,953 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$10,483
−10%vs 2011
vs $11,608 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.487 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
11.2%
−62.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−38%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(457)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
100.0%
+66.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
Female
62.5%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raysal, West Virginia?

Raysal, West Virginia has about 465 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Raysal, West Virginia earns about $16,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raysal, West Virginia expensive?

In Raysal, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $14,900.

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 19.0% of people in Raysal, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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