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Raleigh County

West Virginia · 79,220 residents · 605.374 sq mi
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Raleigh County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,181. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,220
+3%since 1990
from 76,819 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 127 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+9%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K74K76K78K80K1990201020202024Raleigh County
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,181
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,566 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,233
+57%since 1990
from $10,316 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$385
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(70,486)
Black7.5%(5,777)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(308)
Asian0.5%(401)
Diversity Score19.9%(15,281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(70,421)
Black8.5%(6,719)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(727)
Asian0.7%(563)
Diversity Score23.3%(18,451)
Diversity Score
23
+17%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−2%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Raleigh County to nearby counties

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Income$48,440+72%
Home value$82,900+32%
Population19,801−72%
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Income$53,194+89%
Home value$105,800+69%
Population38,165−47%
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RALEIGH COUNTY VS
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Income$40,699+44%
Home value$140,100+123%
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RALEIGH COUNTY VS
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Income$53,210+89%
Home value$121,700+94%
Population57,503−20%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

Raleigh County, West Virginia has about 79,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Raleigh County, West Virginia earns about $28,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raleigh County, West Virginia expensive?

In Raleigh County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Raleigh County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

About 18.5% of people in Raleigh County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raleigh County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Raleigh County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,401 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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