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Sprague, WV

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Population

952

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,511

ZIP codes

0

Sprague and its ZIP codes

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Sprague at a glance

  • Sprague is about 20 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $64,875 a year, 9% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,400 (46% below West Virginia).

Local data for Sprague, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sprague, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,875

Poverty rate

3.8%

Median home value

$87,400

Homeownership

78.5%

Bachelor's or higher

19.4%

Median age

44.0

Average commute

12.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (86), German Americans (65), Italian Americans (49).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Sprague.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,486

32,153 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,961

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$660M

FY 2026, $8,852 per person

Raleigh County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sprague, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.7%
  • Carpooled16.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sprague, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

522

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

106

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 19°F

43.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sprague, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.0%

U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Sprague

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BeckleyCity1.3 mi9.5
MabscottTown2.4 mi0.9
StanafordCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.9
RaleighCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.2
MacArthurCensus-designated place3 mi2.9
ProsperityCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.5
BeaverCensus-designated place3.9 mi4.4
Crab OrchardCensus-designated place4.2 mi2.2
Piney ViewCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.1
EcclesCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.7
BradleyCensus-designated place5.5 mi4.2
DanielsCensus-designated place5.6 mi4.6
SophiaTown6.1 mi0.7
Glen WhiteCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.5
LesterTown7.5 mi0.5
Mount HopeCity7.6 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sprague, WV in?
Sprague is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Sprague, WV?
About 952 people live in Sprague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sprague?
Nearby places include Beckley (1.3 mi), Mabscott (2.4 mi), Stanaford (2.4 mi), Raleigh (2.4 mi), MacArthur (3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023