Dickenson County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 16,395 people, 6,732 households, and 4,887 families residing in the county. The population density
was 49 people per square mile (19/km²). There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.96% White
, 0.35% Black
or African American
, 0.12% Native American
, 0.07% Asian
, 0.05% 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 6,732 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples
living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $23,431, and the median income for a family was $27,986. Males had a median income of $27,281 versus $17,695 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $12,822. About 16.90% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.80% of those under age 18 and 17.30% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 16,395 people, 6,732 households, and 4,887 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 49 people per square mile (19/km²). There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.96% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 6,732 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $23,431, and the median income for a family was $27,986. Males had a median income of $27,281 versus $17,695 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $12,822. About 16.90% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.80% of those under age 18 and 17.30% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- ClinchcoClinchco, VirginiaClinchco is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 424 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Clinchco is located at ....
- ClintwoodClintwood, VirginiaClintwood is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickenson County....
- HaysiHaysi, VirginiaHaysi is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census. The pronunciation of the final syllable is that of "sigh".-Geography:Haysi is located at ....
- Nora, VirginiaNora, VirginiaNora is a small, unincorporated town in Dickenson County in the state of Virginia. In the 2000 US census, its population is listed as 566. Nora is built along one side of the McClure River. Ervinton High School is located in Nora....
Public High Schools
- Clintwood High SchoolClintwood High SchoolClintwood High School is one of the three high schools in Dickenson County, Virginia. It is located in Clintwood, the county seat of Dickenson County.-Football:...
, ClintwoodClintwood, VirginiaClintwood is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickenson County.... - Ervinton High School, NoraNora, VirginiaNora is a small, unincorporated town in Dickenson County in the state of Virginia. In the 2000 US census, its population is listed as 566. Nora is built along one side of the McClure River. Ervinton High School is located in Nora....
- Haysi High SchoolHaysi High SchoolHaysi High School is a public high school located in Haysi, Virginia in Dickenson County, Virginia. It is part of the Dickenson County School Division. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's A Black Diamond District in Region D....
, HaysiHaysi, VirginiaHaysi is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census. The pronunciation of the final syllable is that of "sigh".-Geography:Haysi is located at ....
Newspaper
- The Dickenson Star http://www.thecoalfieldprogress.com/news.php?NewsSectionId=8
Famous Citizens
- Justin HamiltonJustin HamiltonJustin Lee Hamilton is an American football safety in the National Football League, who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, former NFL player for Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... - Darrell "Shifty" Powers, World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
(D-dayD-DayD-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. "D-Day" often represents a variable, designating the day upon which some significant event will occur or has occurred; see Military designation of days and hours for similar...
) veteran, Company E ("Easy CompanyE Company, 506th Infantry Regiment (United States)Easy Company, 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, the "Screaming Eagles", is one of the most well-known companies in the United States Army. Their experiences in World War II are the subject of the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers based on the book...
") 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. 101st Airborne Division (portrayed in the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers") - Trazel Silvers, former professional basketball player for the Harlem GlobetrottersHarlem GlobetrottersThe Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are currently in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.Over...
and in Europe. - Ralph StanleyRalph StanleyRalph Stanley , also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, is an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing.-Biography:...
and Carter StanleyCarter StanleyCarter Glen Stanley was a bluegrass music lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitar player. He formed the Stanley Brothers band together with his brother Ralph. The Stanley Brothers are generally acknowledged as the first band after Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys to play in the bluegrass genre...
, The Stanley BrothersThe Stanley BrothersThe Stanley Brothers were an American bluegrass duo made up of brothers Carter and Ralph Stanley.-Biography:Carter and Ralph Stanley hailed originally from Dickenson County, Virginia. The family soon moved to McClure, Virginia where their parents worked a small farm in the Clinch Mountains...
, bluegrass musicians
See also
- Dickenson County Sheriff's OfficeDickenson County Sheriff's Office (Virginia)The Dickenson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 15,903 people within of jurisdiction within Dickenson County, Virginia.-History:...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Dickenson County, Virginia
External links
- Dickenson County Public Schools
- The Dickenson Star
- Dickenson County Voting information
- Dickenson County's unofficial web site
- Dickenson County Unofficial User Portal
- Dickenson County Coal Miner's Memorial
- Dickenson County Military Veteran's Memorial
- Dickenson County Discussion Board (DCDB)
- Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center