Sprague
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Sprague is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 1,289 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,369 ft (722 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beckley, 1.8 miles SE.
- 1,289residents (2020 Census)
- 2,369 ftelevation · 722 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 2,046 / sq mipopulation density
- 25871ZIP code
About Sprague
Sprague is an unincorporated community and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Sprague is located on West Virginia Route 16, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of downtown Beckley. Sprague has a post office with ZIP code 25926.
As of the 2020 census, Sprague had a population of 1,289.
The community was named in 1902.
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Living in Sprague
- Median household income
- $64,875
- Median home value
- $87,400
- Median age
- 44
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Sprague had 1,289 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,289 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,046 per sq mi (790 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sprague at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,289 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7938° N, 81.1822° W |
| ZIP code | 25871 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5475868 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sprague
- Beckley1.8 mi SE
- Stanaford2.4 mi NE
- Mabscott2.4 mi SW
- Raleigh2.5 mi S
- Prosperity3.2 mi N
- MacArthur3.3 mi S
- Eccles4.4 mi W
- Beaver4.4 mi S
- Crab Orchard4.5 mi SW
- Piney View4.6 mi NE
- Bradley5.4 mi N
- Daniels5.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sprague
What county is Sprague in?
Sprague is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Sprague, WV?
1,289 people lived in Sprague at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sprague, WV?
The ZIP code of Sprague is 25871.
What is the elevation of Sprague?
2,369 feet (722 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sprague?
Beckley (1.8 mi), Stanaford (2.4 mi), Mabscott (2.4 mi), Raleigh (2.5 mi), Prosperity (3.2 mi).
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