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The Sprague CDP(1) had a population of 952 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Sprague ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Sprague is located at latitude 37.7932 and longitude -81.184 in Raleigh County. Raleigh County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
The Sprague Census Designated Place is located within District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Raleigh County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,511 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $64,875 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,814 |
| Median Home Value | $87,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 396 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 300 (75.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 82 (20.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 (3.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 382 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 279 (73.0%) |
The table below compares Sprague to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 156 | 65th |
| Population Density | # 84 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 119 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 232 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 175 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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