Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

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2021 Population

175,877

0.583% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

20.9%

4.19% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,904

3.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$105,000

1.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,788

1.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV had a population of 176k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $43,904. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined from 176,909 to 175,877, a −0.583% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,479 to $43,904, a 3.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), White (Hispanic) (0.643%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.429%).

2.37% of the households in Raleigh, Mercer & 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Concord University (466 degrees awarded in 2021), Bluefield State College (281 degrees), and New River Community and Technical College (244 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was $105,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV borders LENOWISCO & Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, New River Valley Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, Charleston City PUMA, WV, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Summers, Monroe & Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, and Logan, Mingo, Wyoming & McDowell Counties PUMA, WV.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 176k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.883% of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (1.55k people).

In 2021, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157k people) in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.46k 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (2,166 households), Arabic (287 households), and Italian (279 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,536

Women

50.3%

87,408

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 175,944 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Raleigh, Mercer & 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
157k ± 533
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 497
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.46k ± 721

1.42%

Hispanic Population

2.5k people

1.42% of the people in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (2.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
128 ± 278 people
Philippines
121 ± 270 people
Germany
112 ± 260 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was India, the natal country of 128 Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Philippines with 121 and Germany with 112.

Foreign-Born Population

0.883%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.55k people

1.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2021, 0.883% of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV residents (1.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 1.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,166 households (1.3%)
Arabic
287 households (0.172%)
Italian
279 households (0.167%)

2.37% of the households in Raleigh, Mercer & 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 1.3% of the households in Raleigh, Mercer & 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
4,329 ± 421
Gulf War (1990s)
1,927 ± 364
Gulf War (2001-)
1,884 ± 359

Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV employs 63.8k people. The largest industries in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are Restaurants & Food Services (5,336 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,740 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,441 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($164,360), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($107,605), and Other schools & instruction and educational support services ($96,987).

Males in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,060. The income inequality in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, 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, Mercer & 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV.

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Occupations

63.8k

2021 Value

−1.48%

1 Year decline

± −1.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined at a rate of −1.48%, from 64.7k employees to 63.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, are Cashiers (2,234 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,841 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,573 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raleigh, Mercer & 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

63.8k

2021 Value

−1.48%

1 Year decline

± −1.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV declined at a rate of −1.48%, from 64.7k employees to 63.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,336 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,740 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,441 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,278

Median earning men ± $1,725

$28,083

Median earning women ± $1,426

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,328), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,694), and Information ($55,536).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,179), Wholesale Trade ($39,279), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,483).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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, Mercer & 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 2021, universities in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV awarded 1,561 degrees. The student population of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,553 male students and 3,780 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are White (1,334 and 88.2%), followed by Black or African American (89 and 5.88%), Two or More Races (29 and 1.92%), and Unknown (26 and 1.72%).

The largest universities in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are Concord University (466 and 29.9%), Bluefield State College (281 and 18%), and New River Community and Technical College (244 and 15.6%).

The most popular majors in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are General Studies (121 and 7.75%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (108 and 6.92%), and Registered Nursing (100 and 6.41%).

The median tuition costs in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV are $14,000 for private four year colleges, and $8,084 and $17,880 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,333 (40.3% men and 59.7% 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 2021 there were 6,333 students enrolled in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,060 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
50 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
105 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Elementary Education & Teaching with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Concord University
466 degrees awarded
Bluefield State College
281 degrees awarded
New River Community and Technical College
244 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concord University with 466 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 600 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, which is 0.624 times less than the 961 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,334 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 89 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 ($14,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.442% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.796% 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (55.8k), Some college (29.6k), and Secondary Education (24.3k).

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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was $105,000 in 2021, which is 0.429 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $103,200 to $105,000, a 1.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Raleigh, Mercer & 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV is $43,904. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $67,691, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $58,542 and $56,312.

Housing

Property

$105,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,257

$51,839

Median Property Taxes

±$1,779

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, Mercer & 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.5% of the housing units in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Raleigh, Mercer & 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $67,691, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $58,542 and $56,312.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Raleigh, Mercer & 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.

$43,904

Median Household Income

± $2,035

70.5k

Number of Households

± 2,131

In 2021, the median household income of the 70.5k households in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV grew to $43,904 from the previous year's value of $42,479.

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh, Mercer & 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

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV

In 2021, the income inequality in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.66% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (8.73%)
Worked At Home (4.05%)

In 2021, 83.5% of workers in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.73%) and those who worked at home (4.05%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Raleigh, Mercer & 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, Mercer & 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, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV (35.6k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Raleigh, Mercer & 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

93.5% of the population of Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 26.8% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.52%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

26.8%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.29%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV grew by 6.99% from 6.09% to 6.52%.

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