Raven, Virginia is a small town located in Smyth County with a population of 2,888. It has a population density of 62 people per square mile. The area has many local businesses such as the Raven General Store and Smyth County Equipment. Year-round outdoor activities include boating, fishing and camping at Hungry Mother State Park, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, and skiing at nearby Ski Beech or Sugar Mountain Resort. Other organizations in the area include the Raven Historical Society and Woodmen of the World Organization. Local sporting events are held at Fort Chiswell High School, where teams participate in baseball, football, wrestling and basketball competitions.
The population in Raven (zip 24639) is 2,888. There are 69 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Raven (zip 24639) is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Raven (zip 24639) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Raven (zip 24639)
- 42.1% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 16.4% have children, but are single
Race in Raven (zip 24639)
- 98.0% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander