Cities & Towns in Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County, county in West Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,920 inhabitants. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850. Its county seat is Beckley.
There are 11 city/town in Raleigh County, WV. The largest city of Raleigh County is Beckley with a population of 15,805. Other cities include, Shady Spring population 2,998, Crab Orchard population 2,678, Daniels population 1,881, Prosperity population 1,498
Beckley
Beckley, City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
Shady Spring
Shady Spring, Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard, City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
Nestled in the heart of southern West Virginia, Raleigh County is home to a blend of small towns, coal communities, and larger cities. The county seat and most populous city is Beckley, with over 17,000 residents. Here are some other notable Raleigh County towns:
Sophia - Located along the Coal River just north of Beckley, Sophia has a population around 1,300. Coal mining fueled the town's early 20th century boom. The community is home to the annual Coal Festival.
Mabscott - Situated along the New River, Mabscott is a small unincorporated town with around 1,500 residents. Historic coal mining sites dot the landscape. Mabscott hosts an annual Independence Day festival.
Crab Orchard - This small town of under 1,000 residents is located east of Beckley. The Crab Orchard Museum celebrates the town's history and culture. The Crab Orchard-MacArthur Memorial Library is an important community hub.
Stanaford - Stanaford is a rural coal town along the Clear Fork River with around 500 residents. The Stanaford Mountain Community Center provides civic gathering place.
McAlpin - Surrounded by mountains, McAlpin is a tiny unincorporated mining town near the Raleigh-Wyoming county line. Population is less than 200 residents.
From the larger economic center of Beckley to small coal communities like Crab Orchard and Mabscott, Raleigh County represents the historic cultural identity of West Virginia's coalfields region. The area's natural beauty and small-town charm make it a relaxing place to call home.
All Raleigh County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Raleigh County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States | 15,805 |
| Crab Orchard | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America | 2,678 |
| Daniels | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia | 1,881 |
| Lester | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America | 312 |
| Mabscott | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America | 1,251 |
| Piney View | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia | 989 |
| Prosperity | The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status | 1,498 |
| Rhodell | Human settlement in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America | 159 |
| Shady Spring | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia | 2,998 |
| Sophia | Town in West Virginia, USA | 1,219 |
| Stanaford | Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States | 1,350 |
