Raleigh, WV County is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 74,929 and a population density of 120 people per square mile. The county is home to several businesses such as Bob's Bakery, Fairfax Farms, and the local movie theater. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding at the many parks and public spaces throughout the county. There are also several local organizations that help support the community such as Raleigh County Animal Shelter and Dream Center. Finally, there are numerous local sporting events for everyone to participate in including soccer tournaments, volleyball tournaments, and golf tournaments.
The population in Raleigh County is 74,929. There are 124 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Raleigh County is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Raleigh County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Raleigh County
- 51.7% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 14.6% have children, but are single
Race in Raleigh County
- 87.0% are White
- 7.8% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander