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Raleigh County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 79,220. Its county seat is
Beckley.
Demographics
Our Christian dating information shows, there are 79,220 people, 31,793 households, and 22,096 families residing in the county. The population density is 50/km˛ (130/mi˛). There are 35,678 housing units at an average density of 23/km˛ (59/mi˛).
Of possible interest to Christian singles - The racial constituency
of the county is 89.63% White, 8.52% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 31,793 households out of which 28.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% are married couples living together, 11.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% are non-families. 27.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.88.
is spread out with 21.50% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,181, and the median income for a family is $35,315. Males have a median income of $33,000 versus $20,672 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,233. 18.50% of the population and 14.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.70% of those under the age of 18 and 10.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Beaver
Beckley
Bradley
Coal City
Crab Orchard
Daniels
Lester
Mabscott
MacArthur
Piney View
Prosperity
Rhodell
Shady Spring
Sophia
Stanaford
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