Randolph County, West Virginia
| Randolph County, West Virginia | |
 Location in the state of West Virginia |
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 West Virginia's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1787 |
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| Seat | Elkins |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,040 sq mi (2,694 km²) 1,040 sq mi (2,694 km²) 0 sq mi (0 km²), 0.02% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
28,262 26/sq mi (10/km²) |
| Website | randolphcountycommissionwv.org/ |
Randolph County founded in 1787,[1] in honor of Edmund Jennings Randolph,[2] is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,405. [1] Its county seat is Elkins[3].
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Geography [edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,040 square miles (2,693 km²), the largest county in West Virginia.
Major highways [edit]
Adjacent counties [edit]
- Tucker County (northeast)
- Pendleton County (east)
- Pocahontas County (south)
- Webster County (southwest)
- Upshur County (west)
- Barbour County (northwest)
National protected area [edit]
Demographics [edit]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 951 |
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| 1800 | 1,826 | 92.0% | |
| 1810 | 2,854 | 56.3% | |
| 1820 | 3,357 | 17.6% | |
| 1830 | 5,000 | 48.9% | |
| 1840 | 6,208 | 24.2% | |
| 1850 | 5,243 | −15.5% | |
| 1860 | 4,990 | −4.8% | |
| 1870 | 5,563 | 11.5% | |
| 1880 | 8,102 | 45.6% | |
| 1890 | 11,633 | 43.6% | |
| 1900 | 17,670 | 51.9% | |
| 1910 | 26,028 | 47.3% | |
| 1920 | 26,084 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 25,049 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 30,259 | 20.8% | |
| 1950 | 30,558 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 26,349 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 24,596 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 28,734 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 27,803 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 28,262 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 29,405 | 4.0% | |
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 28,262 people, 11,072 households, and 7,661 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 13,478 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.69% White, 1.07% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 11,072 households out of which 29.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 101.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,299, and the median income for a family was $32,632. Males had a median income of $24,751 versus $17,819 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,918. About 13.40% of families and 18.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.30% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
History [edit]
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This section requires expansion. (June 2008) |
List of Registered Historic Places in Randolph County [edit]
- Beverly
- Dailey
- Elkins
- Albert and Liberal Arts Halls
- Baldwin-Chandlee Supply Company-Valley Supply Company
- Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Davis and Elkins Historic District
- Downtown Elkins Historic District
- Dr. John C. Irons House
- Elkins Milling Company
- Gov. H. Guy Kump House
- Graceland
- Pinecrest
- Randolph County Courthouse and Jail
- Senator Stephen Benton Elkins House
- Taylor-Condry House
- Warfield-Dye Residence
- Wees Historic District
- West Virginia Children's Home
- Glady
- Harmon
- Helvetia
- Huttonsville
- Jenningston
- Mill Creek
- Wymer
Cities and towns [edit]
Incorporated cities and towns [edit]
Below is partial listing of known unincorporated communities within Randolph County. A complete listing is available here
Unincorporated communities [edit]
Other geographic features [edit]
Rivers [edit]
Mountains [edit]
- Cheat Mountain
- White Top, a knob of Cheat Mountain
- Laurel Mountain
- Rich Mountain
- Shavers Mountain
- Gaudineer Knob, a knob of Shavers Mountain
Caves and caverns [edit]
National Natural Landmarks [edit]
Notable natives and residents [edit]
- Herman Ball, football player.
- Lemuel Chenoweth, master covered bridge builder
- William Wallace Barron, former governor who was indicted for bribery and jury tampering.
- Dellos Clinton "Sheriff" Gainer, major league baseball player
- Marshall Goldberg, football player.
- Kay Rosencrance, Miss West Virginia 1963
- Wilma Lee Cooper Grand Ole Opry and WWVA Jamboree star
- Stoney Cooper, Grand Ole Opry and WWVA Jamboree star
- Eldora Marie Bolyard Nuzum, American newspaper editor and interviewer of U.S. Presidents
Coordinates: 38°47′N 79°52′W / 38.78°N 79.87°W
See also [edit]
- Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Randolph County, West Virginia
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx
- ^ http://www.wvculture.org/history/counties/randolph.html
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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