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 113 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 (113 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:24:23 (5th December 2025) |
| 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).
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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
