Raleigh County, West Virginia

Total Population: 73,666

County Seat: Beckley

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.7%
Two or More Races3.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.