Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

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2022 Population

114,848

34.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

43.3

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

21.8%

4.43% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$48,859

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$118,700

13% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

28,844

54.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV had a population of 115k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $48,859. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined from 175,877 to 114,848, a −34.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,904 to $48,859, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), White (Hispanic) (0.528%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.522%).

2.27% 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.

99.6% 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 (327 degrees awarded in 2022), West Virginia University Institute of Technology (189 degrees), and Academy of Careers and Technology (91 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was $118,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV borders Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Kanawha County PUMA, WV, Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, and Wayne, Logan, Mingo, Boone, Wyoming, Lincoln, McDowell Counties PUMA, WV.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 115k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.858% of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (985 people).

In 2022, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.17k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (1,409 households), German (242 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (133 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,857

Women

49.1%

40,214

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 79,071 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.6% of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 264
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.07k ± 382
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.17k ± 471

1.52%

Hispanic Population

1.74k people

1.52% of the people in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (1.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Liberia
91 ± 234 people
Egypt
49 ± 172 people
England
38 ± 151 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Liberia, the natal country of 91 Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Egypt with 49 and England with 38.

Foreign-Born Population

0.858%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

985 people

0.883%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.55k people

As of 2022, 0.858% of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents (985 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 0.883%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,409 households (1.29%)
German
242 households (0.222%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
133 households (0.122%)

2.27% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 1.29% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,326 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
1,415 ± 302
Gulf War (1990s)
977 ± 238

Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV employs 28.8k people. The largest industries in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Restaurants & Food Services (2,384 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,262 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,898 people), and the highest paying industries are Residential care facilities, except skilled nursing facilities ($164,588), Legal services ($102,104), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($100,908).

Males in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,013. The income inequality in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,196

Women

48.2%

33,551

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2020 was 64,747 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV.

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Occupations

28.8k

2022 Value

−54.8%

1 Year decline

± −54.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined at a rate of −54.8%, from 63.8k employees to 28.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, are Cashiers (1,068 people), Registered nurses (858 people), and Cooks (773 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.8k

2022 Value

−54.8%

1 Year decline

± −54.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined at a rate of −54.8%, from 63.8k employees to 28.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,384 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,262 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,898 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,094

Median earning men ± $2,422

$31,298

Median earning women ± $1,569

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,180), Information ($65,536), and Public Administration ($60,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,529), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,762), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,703).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV awarded 727 degrees. The student population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,292 male students and 1,747 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are White (597 and 83.5%), followed by Black or African American (50 and 6.99%), Unknown (31 and 4.34%), and Two or More Races (24 and 3.36%).

The largest universities in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are New River Community and Technical College (327 and 45%), West Virginia University Institute of Technology (189 and 26%), and Academy of Careers and Technology (91 and 12.5%).

The most popular majors in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Medical Assistant (65 and 8.94%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (50 and 6.88%), and General Studies (44 and 6.05%).

The median tuition costs in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are $15,220 for private four year colleges, and $7,848 and $19,584 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 57.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,039 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,039 students enrolled in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,421 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
35 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
60 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was General Cosmetology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New River Community and Technical College
327 degrees awarded
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
189 degrees awarded
Academy of Careers and Technology
91 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New River Community and Technical College with 327 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 338 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, which is 0.869 times less than the 389 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 597 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 50 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.744% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.811% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.6k), Some college (12.5k), and Secondary Education (11.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was $118,700 in 2022, which is 0.421 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $105,000 to $118,700, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 26.2 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.

Median household income in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is $48,859. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $78,426, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $60,476 and $57,385.

Housing

Property

$118,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,022

$34,128

Median Property Taxes

±$1,455

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2022

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.3% 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 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $78,426, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $60,476 and $57,385.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,859

Median Household Income

± $3,519

45.3k

Number of Households

± 1,726

In 2022, the median household income of the 45.3k households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV grew to $48,859 from the previous year's value of $43,904.

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

In 2022, the income inequality in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.77% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.69%)
Worked At Home (5.14%)

In 2022, 82% of workers in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.69%) and those who worked at home (5.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.31% of the workforce in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV (24k out of 110k 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 Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 2.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.96%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

2.54%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined by 8.5% from 6.52% to 5.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.