Crab Orchard

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Aerial view of Crab Orchard, West Virginia
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Crab Orchard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 2,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,290 ft (698 m) above sea level. The nearest town is MacArthur, 1.6 miles E.

About Crab Orchard

Crab Orchard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,416 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Crab Orchard

Median household income
$43,792
Median home value
$168,200
Median age
61.8
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Crab Orchard, WV population

Crab Orchard had 2,416 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,416
Density1,074 per sq mi (415 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Crab Orchard at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyRaleigh County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,416 (2020)
Land area2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates37.7410° N, 81.2308° W
ZIP codes25873, 25827
Census code (GEOID)5418508

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Crab Orchard

What county is Crab Orchard in?

Crab Orchard is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the population of Crab Orchard, WV?

2,416 people lived in Crab Orchard at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Crab Orchard, WV?

The main ZIP code is 25873. Other ZIP codes: 25827.

What is the elevation of Crab Orchard?

2,290 feet (698 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Crab Orchard?

MacArthur (1.6 mi), Mabscott (2.2 mi), Sophia (2.6 mi), Glen White (2.8 mi), Eccles (3.4 mi).

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