Mount Hope, West Virginia
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Mount Hope is a city in Fayette County
, West Virginia
, United States
. The population was 1,487 at the 2000 census.
and New River Company General Office Building
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
for development into The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, a high adventure base and site for the national Scout jamboree
.
of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 635 households, and 419 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,142.9 people per square mile (441.6/km²). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 576.4 per square mile (222.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.77% White, 22.33% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races
, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 635 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples
living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $18,375, and the median income for a family was $23,333. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $16,500 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $11,147. About 35.1% of families and 36.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
Fayette County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 47,579 people, 18,945 households, and 13,128 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile . There were 21,616 housing units at an average density of 33 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,487 at the 2000 census.
History
The Mount Hope Historic DistrictMount Hope Historic District
Mount Hope Historic District is a national historic district located at Mount Hope, Fayette County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 144 contributing buildings, one contributing site, four contributing structures, and one contributing object...
and New River Company General Office Building
New River Company General Office Building
New River Company General Office Building is a historic commercial building located at Mt. Hope, Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, and is a two story, "U" shaped brick building. It is five bays wide. It features a stepped parapet with clay tile coping...
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Geography
Mount Hope is located at 37°53′33"N 81°10′4"W (37.892595, -81.167687).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
The Summit
10600 acres (42.9 km²) of property known locally as Garden Ground was purchased by the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
for development into The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, a high adventure base and site for the national Scout jamboree
National Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America)
The national Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as "the Jamboree", "Jambo", or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 635 households, and 419 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,142.9 people per square mile (441.6/km²). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 576.4 per square mile (222.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.77% White, 22.33% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races
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...
, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 635 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% 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, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $18,375, and the median income for a family was $23,333. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $16,500 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 city was $11,147. About 35.1% of families and 36.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
Notable native
- Bob ElkinsBob ElkinsBob Elkins is an American character actor who has appeared in movies, plays and television productions. He is sometimes credited as Robert Elkins....
- Character actor born here, but raised out of state. - Ralph A. Ramsey - Chairman CEO K-Mart
- John W. Ramsey - Musician Banjo Player for bluegrass band, "The Fiddlers"
- Ralph L. Frazier - Former Chairman CEO Norfolk Western. Former Mayor of Rich Creek Va.
- John Edward McClungJohn & Emery McClungJohn & Emery McClung were musicians who recorded old-time music during the 1920s. They also recorded as The West Virginia Snake Hunters and The McClung Brothers. John Edward McClung was born on August 1, 1906 in Mount Hope, West Virginia and died on February 15, 1991...
- Old-time musicOld-time musicOld-time music is a genre of North American folk music, with roots in the folk music of many countries, including England, Scotland, Ireland and countries in Africa. It developed along with various North American folk dances, such as square dance, buck dance, and clogging. The genre also...
ian born here. - Joseph Bragg, Scoutmaster
- Lt Col Robert (Bob) Taggart - liberator of Dachau, April 29, 1945 http://www.nuggetnews.com/main.asp?SectionID=5&SubSectionID=5&ArticleID=17032&TM=50173.57 Buried Arlington National Cemetery, May 12, 2009.