Lester, WVPublished Date: December 23, 2024Lester is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia and has a population of 440. The poverty rate in Lester is 44.8% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Lester is 8.7% while the Raleigh County unemployment rate is 7.1%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 55.5% |
| Female | | 44.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lester | | 50 |
| Raleigh | | 42.6 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lester | | $28,125 |
| Raleigh | | $47,975 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lester | | $0 |
| Raleigh | | $129,456 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lester | | $820 |
| Raleigh | | $819 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lester | | 44.8% |
| Raleigh | | 22% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 83%
▩ Black or African American 5.5%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 0.5%
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