Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh County is home to 73,195 people. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $52,150.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,195 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,150 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.8% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 31.8% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.2% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $150,900 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $902 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.1% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.9 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.