Raleigh County, West Virginia
Total Population: 73,666
County Seat: Beckley
Median Home Value
$142,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,055
Across all households
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.1%
65 Years and Over
21.7%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.4%
No Health Insurance
4.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,055
Mean Household Income
$71,102
Per Capita Income
$28,661
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
66.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
19.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$142,600
Median Rent
$847/mo
Total Housing Units
34,637
Owner-Occupied
74.6%
Renter-Occupied
25.4%
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Married Couple Households
46.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.5%
Average Household Size
2.42
Broadband Internet Access
75.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54081.