Raleigh County's estimated 2026 population is 72,085 with a growth rate of -0.2% 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 -8.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Raleigh County includes 87.76% White, 6.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.76%)
Black or African American (6.95%)
Two or more races (4.06%)
Asian (0.8%)
Other race (0.41%)
Native American (0.02%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,647 | 87.76% |
| Black or African American | 5,118 | 6.95% |
| Two or more races | 2,989 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 590 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 305 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Raleigh County's average per capita income is $41,636. Household income levels show a median of $52,055. The poverty rate stands at 21.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,733 | - |
| Families | $68,685 | $85,228 |
| Households | $52,055 | $71,102 |
| Non Families | $27,830 | $42,164 |
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