Lester, West Virginia
Lester: City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Lester is a city located in the county of Raleigh in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 348 and a population density of 268 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 312 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lester
| Population : | 312 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Raleigh County |
| Postal code : | 25865 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,037 feet / 621, 621 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:26:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 240 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lester is located at 37°44'5"N 81°17'58"W (37.7348400, -81.2995500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lester decreased by 11.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 348 | - | census |
| 2011 | 345 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 344 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 340 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 337 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 333 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 328 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 323 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 317 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 314 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 312 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 39,225 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 38,836 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 41,333 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 38,844 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,906 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
Lester zip code is 25865.
County name: Raleigh, County
fips: 54081
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $331,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,180 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $779 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,387 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,696 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,683 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 841,345 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,628 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 349,553 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,862 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $118,163 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $60,956 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,543 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,636 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,297 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 540 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,838 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 443 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,859 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,945.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.97 |
Schools in Lester
College & universities near Lester, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237950 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lester, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lester , Iowa city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States with a population of 303 people.
- Lester , Alabama town with a population of 134 people.
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 |
| Sophia | 1,219 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Piney View | 989 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Rhodell | 159 | Human settlement in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
