Milton, West Virginia
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Milton is a town in Cabell County
, West Virginia
, United States
. The population was 2,206 at the 2000 census.
Milton is a part of the Huntington
-Ashland
, WV
-KY
-OH
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. It incorporated in 1876 by David Harshbarger a large land holder, and is named for Milton Reese, Milton's first postmaster, in the vicinity at the time the town was established.
Milton is located at 38.435998°N 82.133197°W (38.435998, -82.133197), along the Mud River
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 2,206 people, 1,010 households, and 628 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,400.0 inhabitants per square mile (539.1/km²). There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of 708.2 per square mile (272.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.23% White, 0.45% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 1,010 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples
living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,348, and the median income for a family was $31,786. Males had a median income of $31,003 versus $19,457 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,384. About 16.6% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Milton is noted for its historic covered bridge
across the nearby Mud River. In 2002, the covered bridge was moved to nearby Pumpkin Park. The town is also known for Blenko Glass
, which is across the street from Pumpkin Park.
The Mountaineer Opry House features bluegrass music on Saturday nights. Milton also has an extensive Flea Market covering a couple of acres (including parking) with both indoor and outdoor stalls.
. A new middle school has recently been constructed, and the previous building is now being used for Preschool.
Milton High School was once Grant District High School. While Milton High School was in operation, the schools football team enjoyed many successes under Head Coach Richard Williams which includes winning the WVSSAC Pioneer Atletic Conference Championship 1990 with a 7-3 record. The 1990 football team was later honored with the signing of Bubby Lunsford to the Marshall University Thundering Herd a year later as seniors.
Cabell County, West Virginia
As of the census 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 . There were 45,615 housing units at an average density of 162 per square mile...
, West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,206 at the 2000 census.
Milton is a part of the Huntington
Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Most of the city is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A small portion of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland, is in Wayne County. Its population was 49,138 at...
-Ashland
Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, formerly known as Poage Settlement, is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States, nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. The population was 21,981 at the 2000 census. Ashland is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2000 census, the...
, WV
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
-KY
Kentucky
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-OH
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. It incorporated in 1876 by David Harshbarger a large land holder, and is named for Milton Reese, Milton's first postmaster, in the vicinity at the time the town was established.
Geography
Mud River (West Virginia)
The Mud River is a tributary of the Guyandotte River in southwestern West Virginia in the United States. Via the Guyandotte and Ohio Rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed...
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,206 people, 1,010 households, and 628 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 1,400.0 inhabitants per square mile (539.1/km²). There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of 708.2 per square mile (272.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.23% White, 0.45% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 1,010 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,348, and the median income for a family was $31,786. Males had a median income of $31,003 versus $19,457 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $15,384. About 16.6% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Landmarks
Covered bridge
A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof, often accommodating only a single lane of traffic. Most covered bridges are wooden; some newer ones are concrete or metal with glass sides...
across the nearby Mud River. In 2002, the covered bridge was moved to nearby Pumpkin Park. The town is also known for Blenko Glass
Blenko Glass Company
Blenko Glass Company, located in Milton, West Virginia, is known for its artistic hand-blown glass.-Early history:William J. Blenko was born in London, England in 1853. He worked at a glass factory in his youth. In 1893 he emigrated to Kokomo, Indiana, in the US, where he established the first...
, which is across the street from Pumpkin Park.
The Mountaineer Opry House features bluegrass music on Saturday nights. Milton also has an extensive Flea Market covering a couple of acres (including parking) with both indoor and outdoor stalls.
Education
Milton is served by the schools of the Cabell County Board of Education. In 1994, the Board consolidated most of its schools into a few large facilities. Primary education is given at Milton Elementary, while middle school students attend Milton Middle School. High school students began attending Cabell Midland High School, a facility resulting from the consolidation of Barboursville High School and Milton High School, in the fall of 1994. Cabell Midland High School is in OnaOna, West Virginia
Ona is a small unincorporated community along US 60 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It is situated roughly half-way between the towns of Barboursville to the west and Milton to the east....
. A new middle school has recently been constructed, and the previous building is now being used for Preschool.
Milton High School was once Grant District High School. While Milton High School was in operation, the schools football team enjoyed many successes under Head Coach Richard Williams which includes winning the WVSSAC Pioneer Atletic Conference Championship 1990 with a 7-3 record. The 1990 football team was later honored with the signing of Bubby Lunsford to the Marshall University Thundering Herd a year later as seniors.