Hancock County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 32,667 people, 13,678 households, and 9,506 families residing in the county. The population density
was 394 people per square mile (152/km²). There were 14,728 housing units at an average density of 178 per square mile (69/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.42% White
, 2.30% Black
or African American
, 0.12% Native American
, 0.35% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.12% from other races
, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.74% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 13,678 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples
living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% 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 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.80% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,759, and the median income for a family was $40,719. Males had a median income of $34,813 versus $19,100 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,724. About 9.00% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.10% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 32,667 people, 13,678 households, and 9,506 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 394 people per square mile (152/km²). There were 14,728 housing units at an average density of 178 per square mile (69/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.42% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.30% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.74% 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 13,678 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% 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 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.80% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,759, and the median income for a family was $40,719. Males had a median income of $34,813 versus $19,100 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,724. About 9.00% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.10% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated communities
- City of ChesterChester, West VirginiaChester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,592 at the 2000 census. Chester was established in 1896, but not incorporated until 1907. The city is...
- City of New CumberlandNew Cumberland, West VirginiaNew Cumberland is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, USA, along the Ohio River. It is the county seat and is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,099 as of the 2000 census.-History:...
- City of WeirtonWeirton, West VirginiaWeirton 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...
(most of the city)
Unincorporated communities
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Lennyville, West Virginia Lennyville is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It lies at an elevation of 794 feet .... Moscow, West Virginia Moscow is an unincorporated town on the Ohio River along West Virginia Route 2 in Hancock County, West Virginia.-See also:*List of cities and towns along the Ohio River... New Manchester, West Virginia New Manchester is an unincorporated town in Hancock County, West Virginia. It is located along West Virginia Route 8 northeast of New Cumberland near Tomlinson Run State Park.... Newell, West Virginia Newell is a census-designated place in Hancock County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. Newell is the northernmost settlement in the state of West Virginia. The population was 1,376 at the 2010... Sun Valley, West Virginia Sun Valley is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It lies at an elevation of .... |
Zip codes
- 26034 - Chester
- 26047 - New Cumberland
- 26050 - Newell
- 26056 - New Manchester
- 26062 - Weirton
See also
- Hillcrest Wildlife Management AreaHillcrest Wildlife Management AreaHillcrest Wildlife Management Area is located in Hancock County near New Cumberland, West Virginia. Located on of former farmland, the flat bottoms and rolling hills provide open fields, old orchards and small forest lots....
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hancock County, West Virginia
- Ohio River TrailOhio River TrailThe Ohio River Trail is a proposed route that would interconnect existing trails in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The proposal is spearheaded by the Ohio River Trail Council , a volunteer-led, non-profit organization...
- Tomlinson Run State ParkTomlinson Run State ParkTomlinson Run State Park sits on along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. The Hancock County park may be the only place in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt....