Sophia Flag

Sophia

County:
Raleigh County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.698
State:
West Virginia

Sophia is a town located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Sophia has a 2026 population of 1,057. Sophia is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -6.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,129 in 2020.

The median household income in Sophia is $36,080 with a poverty rate of 38.03%. The median age in Sophia is 45.4 years: 45.5 years for males, and 43.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

1.1K
Total Population
1,514
Density (mi²)
-12 -1.12%
Growth

Sophia Population

Sophia Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,057-12-1.12%
20251,069-12-1.11%
20241,081-7-0.64%
20231,088-9-0.82%
20221,097-20-1.79%
20211,117-12-1.06%
20201,129-5-0.44%
20191,237-14-1.12%
20181,251-16-1.26%
20171,267-22-1.71%
20161,289-20-1.53%
20151,309-16-1.21%
20141,325-13-0.97%
20131,338-6-0.45%
20121,344-4-0.3%
20111,34840.3%
20101,337-3-0.22%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 45.5 years

Sophia Adults

There are 1,300 adults, (307 of whom are seniors) in Sophia.

Sex Ratio

Female: 821 (53.7%)
Male: 707 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sophia includes 91.03% White, 8.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39191.03%
Black or African American1338.7%
Asian40.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39191.03%
Black or African American1338.7%
Asian40.26%

Sophia Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sophia 's average per capita income is $35,481. Household income levels show a median of $36,080. The poverty rate stands at 38.03%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$36,790$60,594
Households$36,080$74,858
Non Families$25,500$107,224
Married Families--

$35,481

Average Income

$36,080

Median Household Income

38.03%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)