Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Raleigh County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 78,859 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,920 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beckley. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Raleigh County
| Population : | 72,920 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 1578 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Walter Raleigh |
| Altitude : | 2,369 feet / 722 meters |
| Capital : | Beckley |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:04:11 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Raleigh County is located at 37°46'17"N 81°14'55"W (37.7713600, -81.2486300). It has 6 neighbors: Fayette County, Boone County, Kanawha County, Mercer County, Summers County and Wyoming County.
Raleigh County map
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The largest city of Raleigh County is Beckley with a population of 15,805. Other cities include, Crab Orchard population 2,678, Daniels population 1,881, Prosperity population 1,498 and Mabscott population 1,251. See all Raleigh County cities & populated places.
Raleigh County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Raleigh County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 15,805 | City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
| Shady Spring | 2,998 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Crab Orchard | 2,678 | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Daniels | 1,881 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Prosperity | 1,498 | The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status |
| Stanaford | 1,350 | Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
| Mabscott | 1,251 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Sophia | 1,219 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Piney View | 989 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Lester | 312 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Rhodell | 159 | Human settlement in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Raleigh County
Raleigh County has 6 neighbours.
- Fayette County county in West Virginia, United States
- Boone County county in West Virginia, United States
- Kanawha County county in West Virginia, United States
- Mercer County county in West Virginia, United States
- Summers County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wyoming County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Raleigh County decreased by 8.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 78,859 | - | census |
| 2011 | 79,345 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 79,249 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 78,799 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 78,183 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 77,363 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76,296 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 75,066 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 74,172 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 73,361 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,920 | -0.6% | estimation process |
People born in Raleigh County (2)
People born in Raleigh County, including musician Little Jimmy Dickens, early country blues and Piedmont blues musician Frank Hutchison, .
List
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |
