Hardy County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 12,669 people, 5,204 households, and 3,564 families residing in the county. The population density
was 22 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 7,115 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.87% White
, 1.93% Black
or African American
, 0.16% Native American
, 0.14% Asian
, 0.23% from other races
, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 5,204 households out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples
living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% 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 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,846, and the median income for a family was $37,003. Males had a median income of $28,032 versus $18,798 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,859. About 10.50% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 20.20% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 12,669 people, 5,204 households, and 3,564 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 22 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 7,115 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.87% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.93% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Asian
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, 0.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.66% 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 5,204 households out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% 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 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,846, and the median income for a family was $37,003. Males had a median income of $28,032 versus $18,798 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,859. About 10.50% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 20.20% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated towns
- Town of MoorefieldMoorefield, West VirginiaMoorefield is a town in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Moorefield is the county seat of Hardy County. It was originally chartered in 1777 and named for Conrad Moore, who owned the land upon which the town was laid out...
- Town of WardensvilleWardensville, West VirginiaWardensville is a town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 246 at the 2000 census. Originally named Trout Run, Wardensville was chartered in Virginia in 1832 and incorporated in West Virginia in 1879. It is named for the town's first merchant. It is home to Trout...
Unincorporated communities
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Brake, West Virginia Brake is an unincorporated community on the South Fork South Branch Potomac River in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. The community is named for the family of early landowner Johann Jacob Brake who emigrated from southern Germany in the early 18th century. The town once included a sawmill,... Cunningham, West Virginia Cunningham is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. It lies north of Moorefield along the South Branch Valley Railroad and Trough Road on the eastern side of the South Branch Potomac River.... Durgon, West Virginia Durgon is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Durgon is located on US 220/WV 28/WV 55 at its junction with County Route 220/5 west of Moorefield along the South Branch Potomac River.... Fisher, West Virginia Fisher is an unincorporated community on the South Branch Potomac River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It lies west of Moorefield. The precise origin of its name is unclear. It may be named generally for the Fisher family that lived in its vicinity, or more specifically for George Fisher, whose... Flats, West Virginia Flats is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA.... Fort Run, West Virginia Fort Run is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. It takes its name from the adjacent stream and lies off of West Virginia Route 55 to the east of Moorefield.... |
Inkerman, West Virginia Inkerman is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Inkerman lies at the confluence of the North River and Skaggs Run.... Kessel, West Virginia Kessel is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States.... Lost City, West Virginia Lost City is an unincorporated town on the Lost River in eastern Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Lost City is centered at the intersection of West Virginia routes 59 and 259. The town was originally known as Cover.... Lost River, West Virginia Lost River is an unincorporated community on the Lost River in eastern Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Lost River lies along West Virginia Route 259.... Mathias, West Virginia Mathias is an unincorporated community along the Lost River in Hardy County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Mathias lies off West Virginia Route 259... McCauley, West Virginia McCauley is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. McCauley is located on the Lost River along West Virginia Route 55 shortly before the river "sinks" into an underground channel and reappears as the Cacapon River.... |
McNeill, West Virginia McNeill is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. It lies near the South Branch Potomac River on Trough Road .... Milam, Hardy County, West Virginia Milam is an unincorporated community on the South Fork South Branch Potomac River in southern Hardy County, West Virginia. Milam is located along County Route 7. Originally known as Wine Spring, the community's name was changed to Milam in 1898.... Needmore, West Virginia Needmore is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Needmore lies along West Virginia Route 55 to the west of Baker.... Old Fields, West Virginia Old Fields is an unincorporated community on the South Branch Potomac River in northern Hardy County, West Virginia, USA.According to the Geographic Names Information System, Old Fields has also been known throughout its history as Indian Old Field, Indian Old Fields, and Oldfields.-History:The... Perry, West Virginia Perry is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Perry lies in the Trout Run Valley of eastern Hardy County.... Peru, West Virginia Peru is an unincorporated community on the South Fork South Branch Potomac River in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA.... |
Rig, West Virginia Rig is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA.... Rock Oak, West Virginia Rock Oak is an unincorporated community on North River in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. The Board on Geographic Names officially decided upon the community's name in 1973.... Rockland, Hardy County, West Virginia Rockland is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Originally, the community was known as Rockland Mills. Rockland is located within Trout Run Valley in the George Washington National Forest.... Tannery, West Virginia Tannery is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Tannery is located south of Moorefield on the South Fork South Branch Potomac River.... Taylor, West Virginia Taylor is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. Taylor is located south of Moorefield on West Virginia Route 28/U.S. Route 220 between the South Branch Potomac and South Fork South Branch Potomac rivers.... Walnut Bottom, West Virginia Walnut Bottom is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA.... |
See also
- Lost River State ParkLost River State ParkLost River State Park is a state park located in Hardy County, West Virginia near the community of Mathias. The park encompasses managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Despite the name of the park, it actually does not abut the Lost River; it actually lies about west of the...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hardy County, West VirginiaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Hardy County, West VirginiaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hardy County, West Virginia.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States...
- South Branch Wildlife Management AreaSouth Branch Wildlife Management AreaThe South Branch Wildlife Management Area is of mixed oak-hickory woodlands and pastures in Hampshire and Hardy Counties, West Virginia, USA. The South Branch WMA consists of four separate tracts along the South Branch Potomac River around and south of the river gorge known as The Trough...