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Raleigh County

West Virginia · 78,859 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 $38,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,859
Unchangedsince 2000
from 79,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K74K76K78K80K1990201020202024Raleigh County
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,036
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,181 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,457
+26%since 2000
from $16,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(70,421)
Black8.5%(6,719)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(727)
Asian0.7%(563)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(18,451)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(69,246)
Black8.1%(6,390)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(996)
Asian0.9%(715)
Other1.4%(1,118)
Diversity Score26.8%(21,104)
Diversity Score
27
+15%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

Raleigh County, West Virginia has about 78,859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Raleigh County, West Virginia earns about $38,036 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

About 15.4% 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 17.5% 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 2,040 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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