Nicholas County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 26,562 people, 10,722 households, and 7,762 families residing in the county. The population density
was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 12,406 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.84% White
, 0.05% Black
or African American
, 0.24% Native American
, 0.19% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.10% from other races
, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.48% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 10,722 households out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.70% were married couples
living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,974, and the median income for a family was $32,074. Males had a median income of $30,508 versus $17,964 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,207. About 15.00% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.40% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 26,562 people, 10,722 households, and 7,762 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 12,406 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.84% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.10% from other races
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, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.48% 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 10,722 households out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,974, and the median income for a family was $32,074. Males had a median income of $30,508 versus $17,964 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,207. About 15.00% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.40% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated cities and towns
- City of RichwoodRichwood, West VirginiaRichwood is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,477 at the 2000 census. A former coal and lumber boom town, the city's population once flirted with 10,000 but the closure of many underground coal mines caused many of Richwood's residents to leave the state...
- Town of SummersvilleSummersville, West VirginiaSummersville is a town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,194 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.-Geography:...
Unincorporated communities
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Canvas, West Virginia Canvas is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Canvas is located on West Virginia Route 39 east of Summersville. Canvas has a post office with ZIP code 26662.... Cottle, West Virginia Cottle is an unincorporated community in northeastern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The town is located along West Virginia Route 20 at the foot of Cottle Knob in the area near Fire Tower Road.... Craigsville, West Virginia Craigsville is a census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,213 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Craigsville is located at .... Drennen, West Virginia Drennen is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Drennen is located on West Virginia Route 39 west of Summersville. Drennen has a post office with ZIP code 26667.... |
Fenwick, West Virginia Fenwick is an unincorporated census-designated place in eastern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States, adjacent to and immediately west of Richwood. As of the 2010 census, its population was 116. The town is situated at the bottomland surrounding the mouth of the Big Laurel Creek at its... Gilboa, West Virginia Gilboa is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Gilboa is located on West Virginia Route 39 west-northwest of Summersville. Gilboa has a post office with ZIP code 26671.... Holcomb, West Virginia Holcomb is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Holcomb is located on West Virginia Route 20 and West Virginia Route 55 northwest of Richwood.... Hookersville, West Virginia Hookersville is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Hookersville is north-northeast of Summersville.... Keslers Cross Lanes, West Virginia Kessler's Cross Lanes is an unincorporated area along Route 129 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Just south of Kessler's Cross Lanes is Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, which is a park of historical interest; a Civil War battle was fought at the site in 1863.Located nearby... |
Leivasy, West Virginia Leivasy is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Leivasy is located on West Virginia Route 20 of Richwood. Leivasy has a post office with ZIP code 26676.... Lockwood, West Virginia Lockwood is an unincorporated community in western Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The town is situated along Otter Creek and West Virginia Route 39.... Nettie, West Virginia Nettie is an unincorporated census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Nettie is the location of the southern convergence of West Virginia Route 39, and West Virginia Route 20. As of the 2010 census, its population was 568.... |
New Hope, Nicholas County, West Virginia New Hope is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. New Hope lies between the communities of Fenwick and Nettie along West Virginia Routes 20 and 39. New Hope is also the location of nearby Richwood's municipal airport.... Odell Town, West Virginia Odell Town is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Odell Town is southeast of Summersville.... Persinger, West Virginia Persinger is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Persinger is located on West Virginia Route 41 northeast of Summersville.... Pool, West Virginia Pool is an unincorporated community in southwestern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along CR 41-7 just east of Route 41, south of the town of Summersville, the county seat of Nicholas County. Its elevation is 2,142 feet . Although Pool is unincorporated, it has a post... Swiss, West Virginia Swiss is an unincorporated community in western Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Its elevation is .Swiss is situated on the northern bank of the Gauley River, which also is border with Fayette County. The town is served by West Virginia Route 39.... |
Tioga, West Virginia Tioga is an unincorporated census-designated place in northeastern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 98. The town is located along a road alternatively called Tioga Road in Nicholas County and Strouds Creek Road in Webster County... Werth, West Virginia Werth is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Werth is located on West Virginia Route 55 northeast of Summersville.... Zela, West Virginia Zela is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Zela is located on West Virginia Route 39 west of Summersville.... |
See also
- Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State ParkCarnifex Ferry Battlefield State ParkCarnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an American Civil War battle site that commemorates the Battle of Carnifex Ferry. It is located on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon near Summersville, a town in Nicholas County, West Virginia. The park features Patterson House Museum, three views of the...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Nicholas County, West VirginiaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Nicholas County, West VirginiaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Nicholas County, West Virginia.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States...