Lincoln County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 22,108 people, 8,664 households, and 6,532 families residing in the county. The population density
was 50 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 9,846 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.04% White
, 0.06% Black
or African American
, 0.17% Native American
, 0.06% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.06% from other races
, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 8,664 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples
living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $22,662, and the median income for a family was $28,297. Males had a median income of $30,810 versus $18,270 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,073. About 22.80% of families and 27.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.60% of those under age 18 and 20.80% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 22,108 people, 8,664 households, and 6,532 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 50 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 9,846 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.04% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.55% 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 8,664 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $22,662, and the median income for a family was $28,297. Males had a median income of $30,810 versus $18,270 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,073. About 22.80% of families and 27.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.60% of those under age 18 and 20.80% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- HamlinHamlin, West VirginiaHamlin, originally named "Hamline," is a town in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States, along the Mud River. The population was recorded as 1,119 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lincoln County.-History:...
- West HamlinWest Hamlin, West VirginiaWest Hamlin is a town in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River. The population was 696 at the 2000 census.-Geography:West Hamlin is located at ....
- Sod, West VirginiaSod, West VirginiaSod is an unincorporated community in northeastern Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 214 east of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 781 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the...
Census-designated places
- Alum CreekAlum Creek, West VirginiaAlum Creek is a census-designated place in Kanawha and Lincoln counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located along the Coal River, it had a population of 1,749 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Alum Creek is located at ....
(part) - HartsHarts, West VirginiaHarts is a census-designated place at the mouth of Big Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River...
Other communities
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Ferrellsburg, West Virginia Ferrellsburg is a primarily residential unincorporated community in southern Lincoln County, West Virginia, in Harts Creek District. Formerly, Ferrellsburg had a post office with ZIP Code 25513, which closed on July 1, 1989. Ferrellsburg is a part of the census-designated place of Harts.... |
Griffithsville, West Virginia Griffithsville is an unincorporated community in eastern Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 3 southeast of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 659 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office,... |
Leet, West Virginia Leet is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. Leet is north-northwest of Chapmanville.... Midkiff, West Virginia Midkiff is an unincorporated community in western Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 10 southwest of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 597 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the... Ranger, West Virginia Ranger is an unincorporated community in western Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 10 southwest of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 614 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the... |
Sod, West Virginia Sod is an unincorporated community in northeastern Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 214 east of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 781 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the... Spurlockville, West Virginia Spurlockville is an unincorporated community in central Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies south of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 758 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 25565.... Sumerco, West Virginia Sumerco is an unincorporated community in northeastern Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 214 east of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 1,211 feet... |
Sweetland, West Virginia Sweetland is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. Sweetland is located on West Virginia Route 3 and the Middle Fork Mud River east-southeast of Hamlin. Sweetland had a post office, which closed on December 14, 1996.... Yawkey, West Virginia Yawkey is an unincorporated community in eastern Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It lies at the intersection of West Virginia Routes 3 and 214, east of the town of Hamlin, the county seat of Lincoln County. Its elevation is 738 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a... |
See also
- Big Ugly Wildlife Management AreaBig Ugly Wildlife Management AreaBig Ugly Wildlife Management Area is located on near Logan in Lincoln County, West Virginia. The Big Ugly's steep terrain is covered with mixed hardwoods second growth woodlands. Camping is not allowed at Big Ugly WMA, but is available at nearby Chief Logan State Park.-Directions:From West Hamlin...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, West Virginia