Raleigh County, West Virginia Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Beckley116,36217,218-1.29%1,7239.5City
Mabscott21,2641,336-1.4%1,3660.9Town
Sophia31,0681,124-1.29%1,5300.7Town
Lester4322336-1.23%6430.5Town
Rhodell5136139-0.73%4330.3Town

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

Beckley is the largest city in Raleigh County.

What is the smallest city in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

Rhodell is the smallest city in Raleigh County.

How many cities are in Raleigh County?

There are 5 cities in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

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