U.S. County · Profile

Raleigh County

72.4KTotal Population
119Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Raleigh County has a population of 72,356 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Raleigh County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.8%63,529
Black or African American7.3%5,282
Two or More Races3.7%2,677
Hispanic or Latino1.6%1,158
Asian0.7%506
Some Other Race0.5%362
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Raleigh County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,975
35.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,724
27.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.0%
91.3% above national average
Median Age
42.6 years

Income & Poverty

$47,975Median Household Income
$27,724Per Capita Income
22.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,975$67,591
Families$65,294$81,224
Married-couple Families$65,294$73,129
Nonfamily Households$25,888$27,959

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Raleigh County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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