Randolph County, West Virginia

Randolph County, West Virginia

Randolph County Courthouse in Elkins
Map of West Virginia highlighting Randolph County
Location in the U.S. state of West Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting West Virginia
West Virginia's location in the U.S.
Founded October 16, 1787
Named for Edmund Jennings Randolph
Seat Elkins
Largest city Elkins
Area
 • Total 1,040 sq mi (2,694 km2)
 • Land 1,040 sq mi (2,694 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (1 km2), 0.03%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 29,126
 • Density 28/sq mi (11/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website randolphcountycommissionwv.org

Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,405.[1] Its county seat is Elkins.[2] The county was founded in 1787 and is named for Edmund Jennings Randolph.[3]

Randolph County comprises the Elkins, West Virginia, Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Wildflowers add a splash of color to grazing fields near Osceola in July.
Fall in the forest

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,040 square miles (2,700 km2), of which 1,040 square miles (2,700 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (0.03%) is water.[4] It is the largest county in West Virginia by area.

Rivers

Mountains

Caves and caverns

National Natural Landmarks

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1790951—
18001,82692.0%
18102,85456.3%
18203,35717.6%
18305,00048.9%
18406,20824.2%
18505,243−15.5%
18604,990−4.8%
18705,56311.5%
18808,10245.6%
189011,63343.6%
190017,67051.9%
191026,02847.3%
192026,0840.2%
193025,049−4.0%
194030,25920.8%
195030,5581.0%
196026,349−13.8%
197024,596−6.7%
198028,73416.8%
199027,803−3.2%
200028,2621.7%
201029,4054.0%
Est. 201529,126[5]−0.9%
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 28,262 people, 11,072 households, and 7,661 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 13,478 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.69% White, 1.07% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 11,072 households out of which 29.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 101.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,299, and the median income for a family was $32,632. Males had a median income of $24,751 versus $17,819 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,918. About 13.40% of families and 18.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.30% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 29,405 people, 11,695 households, and 7,753 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 28.3 inhabitants per square mile (10.9/km2). There were 14,189 housing units at an average density of 13.6 per square mile (5.3/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 1.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 15.9% were Irish, 12.0% were English, 10.2% were American, and 5.4% were Italian.[13]

Of the 11,695 households, 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.7% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 43.4 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $36,176 and the median income for a family was $47,071. Males had a median income of $34,903 versus $25,988 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,472. About 12.7% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

Presidential election results[15]
Year Republican Democrat
2016 69.51% 7,583 24.97% 2,724
2012 63.00% 6,160 34.18% 3,342
2008 55.94% 6,060 41.90% 4,539
2004 56.68% 6,512 42.58% 4,892
2000 55.00% 5,248 42.21% 4,028

Communities

View from atop Yokum Knob, Randolph County, West Virginia

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

History

Randolph County was part of Virginia until the American Civil War, in which the county was contested in the Western Virginia Campaign. The Battle of Rich Mountain was fought in the county, as was part of the Battle of Cheat Mountain.

Registered historic places

Notable people

Coordinates: 38°47′N 79°52′W / 38.78°N 79.87°W / 38.78; -79.87

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ http://www.wvculture.org/history/counties/randolph.html
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 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 2016-11-18.
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