Raleigh County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73,195 | — | #765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,150 | -30.6% | #2,653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,900 | -46.5% | #2,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | -22.4% | #1,433 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | +81.1% | #2,887 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Raleigh County has a population of 73,195, making it the #765 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Raleigh County is $52,150, ranking #2,653 out of 3,222 counties — 30.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.8% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Raleigh County is $150,900 (-46.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.
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95.8% of residents in Raleigh County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh County, West Virginia has a total population of 73,195, making it the 765th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Raleigh County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Raleigh County is $52,150, which ranks #2,653 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Raleigh County is $150,900, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Raleigh County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Raleigh County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Raleigh County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Raleigh County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.