Tyler County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 9,592 people, 3,836 households, and 2,834 families residing in the county. The population density
was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 4,780 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.35% White
, 0.02% Black
or African American
, 0.05% Native American
, 0.08% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.03% 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 3,836 households out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,290, and the median income for a family was $35,320. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $18,140 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,216. About 12.20% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.
Historical
Natural
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As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 9,592 people, 3,836 households, and 2,834 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 4,780 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.35% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% 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)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 3,836 households out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,290, and the median income for a family was $35,320. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $18,140 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,216. About 12.20% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- AkronAkron, West VirginiaAkron is an unincorporated community in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States....
- FriendlyFriendly, West VirginiaFriendly is a town in Tyler County, West Virginia, in the United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census. The town was likely named for Friend Cochrane Williamson, the grandson of Thomas Williamson, an early settler on the townsite...
- MiddlebourneMiddlebourne, West VirginiaMiddlebourne is a town in Tyler County, West Virginia, USA. The population was 870 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat and was established by an enactment of the Virginia General Assembly in 1813...
- Paden CityPaden City, West VirginiaPaden City is a city in Tyler and Wetzel Counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,860 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Paden City is located at ....
- ShilohShiloh, Tyler County, West VirginiaShiloh is an unincorporated community on Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. Shiloh had its own post office in operation here in the early 20th century.-History:...
- SistersvilleSistersville, West VirginiaSistersville is a city in Tyler County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,588 at the 2000 census. The Sistersville Ferry crosses the Ohio River to the unincorporated community of Fly in Monroe County, Ohio.-Geography:...
- WickWick, West VirginiaWick is an unincorporated community in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States.-Notable residents:*Glen E. Morrell, born May 26, 1936, seventh Sergeant Major of the Army, United States Army....
Attractions
Festivals- Sisters Fest, Sistersville, mid-March
- Tyler County Fair, Middlebourne, early August
- West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival, Sistersville, mid-September
- Sistersville Marble Festival, Sistersville, late September
- Middle Island Harvest Festival, Middlebourne, early October
Historical
- Sistersville FerrySistersville FerryThe Sistersville Ferry crosses the Ohio River between Sistersville, West Virginia and the unincorporated community of Fly, Ohio. Known as the oldest ferry in West Virginia, it has been in continuous operation since 1817...
, Sistersville - Tyler County Museum, Middlebourne. Previously Tyler County High School, replaced by Tyler Consolidated High SchoolTyler Consolidated High SchoolTyler Consolidated High School is a school located in Sistersville, West Virginia.Tyler Consolidated High School was established in 1993, as a result of a consolidation of the former Sistersville High School of Sistersville and Tyler County High School of Middlebourne...
in 1993 - Wells Inn, Sistersville
Natural
- Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management AreaConaway Run Lake Wildlife Management AreaConaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area is located on in Tyler County near Middlebourne, West Virginia. Mixed hardwoods forests and brush cover much of the hillsides surrounding the 30-acre Conaway Run Lake...
, near Centerville - The Jug Wildlife Management Area, near Middlebourne
Other Attractions
- Tyler County Speedway, Middlebourne
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Tyler County, West Virginia