Brooke County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 25,447 people, 10,396 households, and 7,152 families residing in the county. The population density
was 286 people per square mile (111/km²). There were 11,150 housing units at an average density of 126 per square mile (48/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.90% White
, 0.85% Black
or African American
, 0.10% Native American
, 0.34% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 10,396 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% were married couples
living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.40% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,981, and the median income for a family was $39,948. Males had a median income of $34,397 versus $19,711 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,131. About 9.50% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 25,447 people, 10,396 households, and 7,152 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 286 people per square mile (111/km²). There were 11,150 housing units at an average density of 126 per square mile (48/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.90% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.85% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 10,396 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.40% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,981, and the median income for a family was $39,948. Males had a median income of $34,397 versus $19,711 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,131. About 9.50% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated communities
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Weirton, West Virginia Weirton is a city located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, United States. Most of the city is in Hancock County, with the remainder in Brooke County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 20,411... (part) Wellsburg, West Virginia Wellsburg is a city in and the county seat of Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2000 Census recorded a population of 2,891, down from a count of 3,385 in the 1990 Census... Windsor Heights, West Virginia Windsor Heights is a village in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 431 at the 2000 census... |
Unincorporated communities
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Fowlerston, West Virginia Fowlerston is an unincorporated town in Brooke County, West Virginia. It lies on West Virginia Route 27 east of Wellsburg.... Hooverson Heights, West Virginia Hooverson Heights is a census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,590 at the 2010 census.-Geography:... Rockdale, West Virginia Rockdale is an unincorporated town on Cross Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia.... Short Creek, West Virginia Short Creek is an unincorporated town in Brooke County, West Virginia, USA. It also includes the dwellings along the creek from the Bottom of Dean's Hill and the Bottom of West Liberty Hill to the mouth of Short Creek at the Ohio River.... |
Zip codes
- 26030 - Beech Bottom
- 26032 - Bethany
- 26035 - Colliers
- 26037 - Follansbee
- 26058 - Short Creek
- 26062 - Weirton
- 26070 - Wellsburg
- 26075 - Windsor Heights
Miscellaneous topics
Brooke County has paid Emergency Medical Services. Brooke County EMS provides both advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) to the majority of Brooke County 24/7/365 with Station 1 located in Wellsburg and Station 2 located in Follansbee.- According to Sonja Barisic (AP), "The latest Virginia witchcraft case was in 1802 in Brooke County, now part of West Virginia. A couple accused a woman of being a witch and the court ruled that was slander." http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060709/D8IOD13G0.html
- The Brooke Hills SpooktacularBrooke Hills SpooktacularThe Brooke Hills Spooktacular is a seasonal haunted attraction in Wellsburg, West Virginia.-History:The Spooktacular takes place in a 185+ year old farmhouse, built circa 1822 by the Gist family, who owned of land known as "Happy Hills Farm". When much of the family died in the early twentieth...
is in the city of WellsburgWellsburgWellsburg is the name of several communities in the United States.* Wellsburg, Indiana* Wellsburg, Iowa* Wellsburg, Kentucky* Wellsburg, New York* Wellsburg, North Dakota* Wellsburg, West Virginia...
, which is part of Brooke County.
See also
- Castleman Run Lake Wildlife Management AreaCastleman Run Lake Wildlife Management AreaCastleman Run Lake Wildlife Management Area is located on near in Brooke and Ohio counties near Bethany, West Virginia. The moderate slopes are covered with mixed hardwoods, brushy vegetation, and open fields...
- Cross Creek Wildlife Management AreaCross Creek Wildlife Management AreaCross Creek Wildlife Management Area is located on in Brooke County near Wellsburg, West Virginia. Mixed hardwoods cover most of the former strip mine site. The rolling terrain is punctuated with a few highwalls and ponds...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Brooke County, West VirginiaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Brooke County, West VirginiaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Brooke County, West Virginia.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States...