Raleigh County
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| Area | 1577 |
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| Population | 73,361 (2019) |
| County seat | Beckley |
| Colleges and universities | New River Community and Technical College (Raleigh County Campus) |
| Points of interest | Winterplace Ski Resort |
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| ID | 3028239 |
About Raleigh County
Raleigh County is a county in the U. S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 78,859. Its county seat is Beckley. The county was founded in 1850 and is named for Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh County is included in the Beckley, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.