Sophia
Town in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Sophia is a town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 1,130 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,320 ft (707 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen White, 2.1 miles NW.
- 1,130residents (2020 Census)
- 2,320 ftelevation · 707 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 1,619 / sq mipopulation density
- 25878ZIP code
About Sophia
Sophia is a town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It was incorporated in 1912. The population was 1,124 at the 2020 census. Sophia is an incorporated municipality in Raleigh County. The town government is headquartered at Sophia Town Hall on East Railroad Avenue. The Raleigh County Public Library operates its Sophia Branch in the town. The branch has served the Sophia community since November 1974. Its historical commercial center, the Sophia Historical District is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Sophia
- Median household income
- $36,080
- Median home value
- $116,900
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Sophia had 1,130 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,130 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,619 per sq mi (625 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sophia at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,130 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7073° N, 81.2536° W |
| ZIP code | 25878 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5475172 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sophia
- Glen White2.1 mi NW
- Crab Orchard2.6 mi NE
- Coal City3.0 mi SE
- Lester3.2 mi NW
- MacArthur4.0 mi NE
- Mabscott4.8 mi NE
- Eccles5.4 mi N
- Beaver5.6 mi E
- Helen5.8 mi SW
- Raleigh5.9 mi NE
- Beckley6.8 mi NE
- Daniels6.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sophia
What county is Sophia in?
Sophia is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Sophia, WV?
1,130 people lived in Sophia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sophia, WV?
The ZIP code of Sophia is 25878.
What is the elevation of Sophia?
2,320 feet (707 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sophia?
Glen White (2.1 mi), Crab Orchard (2.6 mi), Coal City (3.0 mi), Lester (3.2 mi), MacArthur (4.0 mi).
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