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Raysal

West Virginia · 364 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 $28,333. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 39.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−13%since 2019
from 417 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
296 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 339 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
−19%since 2019
from 58.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
114258403548692201020202024Raysal
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,591
+8%since 2019
from $15,352 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing96.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing96.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
29.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
60.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
Female
56.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raysal, West Virginia?

Raysal, West Virginia has about 364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Raysal, West Virginia earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Raysal, West Virginia?

About 0.3% 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 39.0% 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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