Raleigh County's estimated 2026 population is 71,365 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Raleigh County is the 6th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 78,921 and has seen a growth of -9.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 57,803 adults, (16,208 of whom are seniors) in Raleigh County.
Female: 36,190 (49.4%)
Male: 37,005 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Raleigh County includes 87.36% White, 6.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,941 | 87.36% |
| Black or African American | 5,015 | 6.85% |
| Two or more races | 3,209 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 632 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 361 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.02% |
Raleigh County's average per capita income is $42,768. Household income levels show a median of $52,150. The poverty rate stands at 22.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,906 | - |
| Families | $67,210 | $84,218 |
| Households | $52,150 | $70,624 |
| Non Families | $27,780 | $41,585 |
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