Cabell County, West Virginia

Cabell County, West Virginia

Cabell County Courthouse
Map of West Virginia highlighting Cabell County
Location in the state of West Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting West Virginia
West Virginia's location in the U.S.
Founded January 2, 1809
Named for William H. Cabell
Seat Huntington
Largest city Huntington
Area
 • Total 288 sq mi (746 km2)
 • Land 281 sq mi (728 km2)
 • Water 7.0 sq mi (18 km2), 2.4%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 96,844
 • Density 346/sq mi (134/km²)
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.cabellcounty.org

Cabell County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,319,[1] making it the fourth-most populous county in West Virginia. Its county seat is Huntington.[2] The county was organized in 1809 and named for William H. Cabell, the Governor of Virginia from 1805 to 1808.[3]

Cabell County is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Charleston-Huntington-Ashland, WV-OH-KY Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 288 square miles (750 km2), of which 281 square miles (730 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) (2.4%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18102,717—
18204,78976.3%
18305,88422.9%
18408,16338.7%
18506,299−22.8%
18608,02027.3%
18706,429−19.8%
188013,744113.8%
189023,59571.7%
190029,25224.0%
191046,68559.6%
192065,74640.8%
193090,78638.1%
194097,4597.4%
1950108,03510.9%
1960108,2020.2%
1970106,918−1.2%
1980106,835−0.1%
199096,827−9.4%
200096,7840.0%
201096,319−0.5%
Est. 201596,844[5]0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2015[1]
The Cabell County Court House in Huntington, the building that houses most of the county's administrative offices.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 96,784 people, 41,180 households, and 25,490 families residing in the county. The population density was 344 people per square mile (133/km²). There were 45,615 housing units at an average density of 162 per square mile (63/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.37% White, 4.29% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 41,180 households out of which 25.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.10% were married couples living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.10% were non-families. 31.30% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the county, the population was spread out with 20.00% under the age of 18, 13.50% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,479, and the median income for a family was $37,691. Males had a median income of $31,780 versus $22,243 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,638. About 13.70% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.60% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 96,319 people, 41,223 households, and 24,308 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 342.8 inhabitants per square mile (132.4/km2). There were 46,169 housing units at an average density of 164.3 per square mile (63.4/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 91.6% white, 5.0% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 17.2% were Irish, 16.5% were English, 15.9% were German, and 10.7% were American.[13]

Of the 41,223 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 41.0% were non-families, and 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age was 38.7 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $34,492 and the median income for a family was $48,323. Males had a median income of $39,523 versus $28,952 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,907. About 15.3% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

Presidential election results[15]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 55.93% 17,985 42.19% 13,568
2008 54.11% 18,793 44.03% 15,292
2004 55.43% 21,035 43.70% 16,583
2000 51.03% 16,440 46.24% 14,896

Communities

City

Town

Village

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Evan Jenkins (R) – U.S. Representative from West Virginia

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Cabell County history sources". wvculture.org.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  12. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  13. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  14. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  15. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  16. ↑ "North Dakota Governor Eli C. D. Shortridge". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 29, 2012.

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