Sophia is a town located in Raleigh County West Virginia. Sophia has a 2024 population of 1,068. Sophia is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,124 in 2020.
The average household income in Sophia is $57,882 with a poverty rate of 30.43%. The median age in Sophia is 45.8 years: 43.6 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sophia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,632 | 94.34% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 2.23 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 392 | 2.78 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 263 | 1.09 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 109 | 3.02 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Male | 11 | 2.27 | 0 | 100 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 22.9% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 6.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 356 | 29.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 8.84% |
| Some College | 267 | 22.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,141 | 790 | 85 |
| Black | 39 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,096 | $56,538 | $28,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,227 | $20,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,250 | $52,750 | $29,028 |
| Some College | $54,000 | $76,250 | $0 |
$40,250
Average Earnings
$52,750
Average Male
$29,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.42% of Sophia residents speak only English, while 1.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,601 | 427 | 26.67% |
| Black | 90 | 90 | 100% |
30.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.08%
Male Poverty Rate
32.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sophia is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sophia is White, with 26.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.36% |
| High School | 31.18% |
| Some College | 20.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.79% |
| Male Employed | 8.8% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,978 | $56,407 |
| Households | $33,372 | $57,882 |
| Married Families | $41,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,441 | $59,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
34.5%
Employment Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.2%
Born in Sophia
97.05%
Native Born
2.95%
Foreign Born
2.95%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.05% of Sophia residents were born in the United States, with 82.2% having been born in West Virginia. 2.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 998 | -14 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 1,012 | -14 | -1.36% |
| 2027 | 1,026 | -14 | -1.35% |
| 2026 | 1,040 | -14 | -1.33% |
| 2025 | 1,054 | -14 | -1.31% |
| 2024 | 1,068 | -14 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 1,082 | -9 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 1,091 | -21 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 1,112 | -12 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 1,124 | -113 | -9.14% |
| 2019 | 1,237 | -14 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 1,251 | -16 | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 1,267 | -22 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 1,289 | -20 | -1.53% |
| 2015 | 1,309 | -16 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 1,325 | -13 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,338 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,348 | 11 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 1,337 | 0 | 0% |