Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

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2024 Population
112,714
US Senator
Shelley Moore Capito
Republican Party
US Senator
Jim Justice
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
43.4
0.231% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
21.5%
4.57% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$52,620
0.525% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$129,600
5.02% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
41,653
44.4% 1-year growth

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1.9% of the households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are New River Community and Technical College (318 degrees awarded in 2023), West Virginia University Institute of Technology (166 degrees), and Academy of Careers and Technology (106 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was $129,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

United StatesWest Virginia

Population & Diversity

Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 113k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.07% of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (1.21k people).

In 2024, there were 15.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.8k people) in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (1,080 households), Arabic (248 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (119 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,059
Women
50.3%
56,331
Men
49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 113,390 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

99.5%
2024 Citizenship
99.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    99.8k ± 280
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.51k ± 343
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.13k ± 326
1.64%
Hispanic Population
1.85k people

In 2024, there were 15.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.8k people) in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.64% of the people in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (1.85k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. South Africa
    96 ± 240 people
  2. Morocco
    89 ± 232 people
  3. Egypt
    85 ± 226 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was South Africa, the natal country of 96 Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Morocco with 89 and Egypt with 85.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.07%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.21k people
0.991%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.13k people

As of 2024, 1.07% of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents (1.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 0.991%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,080 households (1.01%)
  2. Arabic
    248 households (0.232%)
  3. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    119 households (0.111%)

1.9% of the households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 1.01% of the households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,023 ± 408
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,463 ± 297
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    902 ± 208

Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV employs 41.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,340 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,333 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,827 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($137,617), Legal services ($118,889), and Services to buildings & dwellings (except cleaning during construction & immediately after construction) ($116,777).

Males in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,072. The income inequality in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
20,008
Women
48%
21,645
Men
52%

The workforce of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 was 41,653 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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Occupations

41.7k
2023 Value
44.4%
1 Year growth
± 44.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 44.4%, from 28.8k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, are Cashiers (1,589 people), Retail salespersons (1,261 people), and Registered nurses (1,161 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.7k
2023 Value
44.4%
1 Year growth
± 44.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 44.4%, from 28.8k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,340 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,333 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,827 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,229
Median earning men ± $3,253
$34,070
Median earning women ± $1,951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,063), Information ($70,523), and Public Administration ($67,460).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,234), Information ($57,500), and Wholesale Trade ($56,161).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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0.583%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV awarded 743 degrees. The student population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,350 male students and 1,942 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are White (620 and 85.6%), Unknown (36 and 4.97%), Two or More Races (28 and 3.87%), and Black or African American (22 and 3.04%).

The largest universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are New River Community and Technical College (318 and 42.8%), West Virginia University Institute of Technology (166 and 22.3%), and Academy of Careers and Technology (106 and 14.3%).

The most popular majors in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (73 and 9.83%), Medical Assistant (63 and 8.48%), and Biblical Studies (56 and 7.54%).

The median tuition costs are $16,280 for private four year colleges, and $8,064 and $20,160 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,292 (41% men and 59% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,292 students enrolled in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,803 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    73 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Assistant
    58 degrees awarded
  3. General Cosmetology
    40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 73 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. New River Community and Technical College
    318 degrees awarded
  2. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
    166 degrees awarded
  3. Academy of Careers and Technology
    106 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New River Community and Technical College with 318 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 313 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, which is 0.728 times less than the 430 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 620 degrees mean that there were 17.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 36 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.764% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (36.9k), Some college (17k), and Secondary Education (15.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was $129,600 in 2024, which is 0.39 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,400 to $129,600, a 5.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is 76.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$129,600
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,251
$34,236
Median Property Taxes
±$1,473

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Rent vs Own

76.2%
Homeownership
2024
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 76.2% of the housing units in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$52,620
Median Household Income
± $2,324
45k
Number of Households
± 1,806

In 2024, the median household income of the 45k households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV grew to $52,620 from the previous year's value of $52,345.

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Wage Distribution

0.437
2023 Wage GINI in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

In 2023, the income inequality in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.2% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
  2. Carpooled (8.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.79%)

In 2024, 80.8% of workers in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.2%) and those who worked at home (7.79%).

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Commute Time

25.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.36% of the workforce in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV (23.2k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.
1,319 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,319 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.55%
Uninsured
35.3%
Employer Coverage
24.1%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
18.5%
Non-Group
2.36%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined by 6.66% from 5.94% to 5.55%.

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