Raleigh County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Raleigh County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54081
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 604.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 608.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.762469
- Longitude
- -81.264672
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 72,680
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 57,375
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 71,536 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,142 | 1.6% |
| White | 63,850 | 87.9% |
| Black | 4,836 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 530 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 334 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 56,532 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 838 | 1.5% |
| White | 50,733 | 88.4% |
| Black | 4,587 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 558 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 435 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 220 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 73,195
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,462
- Poverty Rate
- 21.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,883
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 63,941 | 87.4% |
| Black | 5,015 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 632 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 42,305
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,825 | 30.3% |
| Republican | 17,886 | 42.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,569 | 25.0% |
| Other | 89 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,851 | 46.9% |
| Female | 22,401 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,977 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic | 616 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1,994 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 274 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,210
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,180 | 43.8% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 34.6% |
| Black | 789 | 39.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 25.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,792 | 44.3% |
| Female | 9,408 | 42.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 16,729 (32.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,724 (22.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 34,604
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,586
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $858
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.