Raleigh County's 2026 population is estimated at 72,085, reflecting a -0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Raleigh County is the 6th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 78,921 and has grown -8.66% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 57,803 adults, (16,208 of whom are seniors) in Raleigh County.
Female: 36,190 (49.4%)
Male: 37,005 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Raleigh County includes 87.36% White, 6.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,941 | 87.36% |
| Black or African American | 5,015 | 6.85% |
| Two or more races | 3,209 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 632 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 361 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.02% |
Raleigh County 's average per capita income is $42,768. Household income levels show a median of $52,150. The poverty rate stands at 22.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,906 | - |
| Families | $67,210 | $84,218 |
| Households | $52,150 | $70,624 |
| Non Families | $27,780 | $41,585 |
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