Sophia, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,654
Population
2,363/sq mi density
$34,498
Median Income
$29,190 per capita
$112,900
Home Value
$106,522 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$34,498 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,900 home value, $782/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,654
Census 2023
Population Density
2,363
per square mile
Land Area
0.7
square miles (1.8 km²)
Median Age
45.6 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
95.5%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.5%
Spanish
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
25.0%
92% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.6%
58% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.491
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,654 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,363 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 25.0% |
| Health Insurance | 96.4% |
| Uninsured | 3.6% |
| Broadband Access | 50.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.491 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |