Sophia, West Virginia
Sophia: Town in West Virginia, USA
About
Sophia is a town located in the county of Raleigh in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,344 and a population density of 743 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,219 inhabitants.
The town was created 112 years ago in 1911.
Quick Facts about Sophia
Population : | 1,219 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | West Virginia (United States) |
County : | Raleigh County |
Postal code : | 25921 |
Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
Area : | 1.81 km2 |
Altitude : | 2,320 feet / 707 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1912 (112 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 01:33:31 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 674 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -10.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sophia is located at 37°42'27"N 81°15'2"W (37.7076100, -81.2506600).
Sophia map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sophia decreased by 10.25% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,344 | - | census |
2011 | 1,347 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,345 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,337 | -0.6% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,326 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,308 | -1.38% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,291 | -1.32% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,268 | -1.81% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,251 | -1.36% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,231 | -1.62% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,219 | -0.98% | estimation process |
Schools in Sophia
College & universities near Sophia, WV
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
237950 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sophia, WV
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Raleigh County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Raleigh County , WV.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Beckley | 15,805 | City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
Shady Spring | 2,998 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
Crab Orchard | 2,678 | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Daniels | 1,881 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
Prosperity | 1,498 | The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status |
Stanaford | 1,350 | Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
Mabscott | 1,251 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Piney View | 989 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
Lester | 312 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Rhodell | 159 | Human settlement in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sophia distances to largest West Virginia cities