Tyler County, West Virginia

Tyler County, West Virginia

The Tyler County Courthouse in Middlebourne
Map of West Virginia highlighting Tyler 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 December 6, 1814
Named for John Tyler, Sr.
Seat Middlebourne
Largest city Paden City
Area
 • Total 261 sq mi (676 km2)
 • Land 256 sq mi (663 km2)
 • Water 4.4 sq mi (11 km2), 1.7%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 8,975
 • Density 36/sq mi (14/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.tylercountywv.com

Tyler County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,208.[1] Its county seat is Middlebourne.[2] The county was founded in 1814 and is named after John Tyler, Sr., father of President John Tyler.[3]

History

Tyler County was formed from a portion of Ohio County on December 6, 1814.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 261 square miles (680 km2), of which 256 square miles (660 km2) is land and 4.4 square miles (11 km2) (1.7%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18202,314—
18304,10477.4%
18406,95469.4%
18505,498−20.9%
18606,51718.5%
18707,83220.2%
188011,07341.4%
189011,9628.0%
190018,25252.6%
191016,211−11.2%
192014,186−12.5%
193012,785−9.9%
194012,559−1.8%
195010,535−16.1%
196010,026−4.8%
19709,929−1.0%
198011,32014.0%
19909,796−13.5%
20009,592−2.1%
20109,208−4.0%
Est. 20158,975[5]−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2015[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 9,592 people, 3,836 households, and 2,834 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 4,780 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.35% White, 0.02% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,836 households out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,290, and the median income for a family was $35,320. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $18,140 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,216. About 12.20% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,208 people, 3,858 households, and 2,638 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 35.9 inhabitants per square mile (13.9/km2). There were 5,000 housing units at an average density of 19.5 per square mile (7.5/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 99.0% white, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.5% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 23.3% were German, 16.1% were English, 12.7% were Irish, and 11.8% were American.[13]

Of the 3,858 households, 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.6% were non-families, and 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 45.2 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,496 and the median income for a family was $42,209. Males had a median income of $37,414 versus $25,335 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,245. About 12.9% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

Presidential election results[15]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 70.44% 2,314 27.09% 890
2008 64.55% 2,415 33.17% 1,241
2004 65.91% 2,798 33.00% 1,401
2000 65.73% 2,582 30.91% 1,214

Attractions

Festivals

Historical

Natural

Other attractions

Communities

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ http://www.wvculture.org/history/counties/tyler.html
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  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. ↑ "Tyler County". The West Virginia Encyclopedia. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  17. ↑ "Arthur Ingraham Boreman". The West Virginia Encyclopedia. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  18. ↑ "Cecil Underwood". The West Virginia Encyclopedia. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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