Raven Authority
Raven is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,345 with home prices 4.3× below the Virginia median.
Raven, Virginia
With 1,345 residents, Raven sits in Russell County, Virginia as a small civic unit. Median household income is $52,619.
Definition and scope
Located in Russell County, Virginia, Raven operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9.
Who lives here
Raven has approximately 1,345 residents. The median age is 47.7 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $88,800.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 99.8%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Raven is $52,619. Poverty rate stands at 12.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.5%. Educational attainment: 28.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Raven:
- Public schools: 14
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 1
Getting around
Flying W Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Russell County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Hinton, West Virginia.
Geography and climate
Raven sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.
References
- Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 18 VAC §10-20-785 Notice of adverse action · source
- 18 VAC §10-20-191 Requirements for an engineer-in-training designation · source
- 18 VAC §10-20-105 Qualifications for licensure as an architect · source
- Va. Const. art. VII, § 20 121.01. Decree of divorce from bonds of matrimony without decree from bed and board · source
- Va. Const. art. VIII, § 18 2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; penalties · source
- Va. Const. art. VII, § 22 1-307. Dismissal of teacher; grounds · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 40 1-114. Enforcement of child labor law · source
- Va. Const. art. IV, § 46 2-868.1. Aggressive driving; penalties · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 6 2-831. Establishment of branch banks; redesignation of main office · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 36 152. Definitions · source
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