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

Beckley, City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Shady Spring
Shady Spring

Shady Spring, Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Crab Orchard
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.

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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