St. Albans, West Virginia
City of St. Albans | |
|---|---|
 Location in Kanawha County and state of West Virginia. | |
| Coordinates: 38°22′49″N 81°49′11″W / 38.38028°N 81.81972°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dick Calloway |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.70 sq mi (9.58 km2) |
| • Land | 3.62 sq mi (9.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 11,044 |
• Estimate (2014)[3] | 10,835 |
| • Density | 3,050.8/sq mi (1,177.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-71212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555553[4] |
| Website | www.stalbanswv.com |
St. Albans is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the Kanawha and Coal Rivers. The population was 11,044 at the 2010 census.
History
St. Albans was laid out in 1816. Originally, it was known as Philippi, after Philip Thompson, an early settler, the name afterwards being changed to Colesmouth due to the area and river being discovered by Samuel Cole. The city was then incorporated as Kanawha City in 1868. The town was renamed in 1872 by H.C. Parsons of the C & O Railroad in honor of his birthplace in St. Albans, Vermont, which is itself named after St. Albans in Hertfordshire, England.[5] The latter town is named for St. Alban, believed to have been the first British Christian martyr.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.70 square miles (9.58 km2), of which, 3.62 square miles (9.38 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 816 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,209 | 48.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,825 | 133.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,254 | 15.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,558 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 9,870 | 177.4% | |
| 1960 | 15,103 | 53.0% | |
| 1970 | 14,356 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 12,402 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 11,194 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 11,567 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,044 | −4.5% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 10,700 | [6] | −3.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2014 Estimate[3] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 11,044 people, 4,969 households, and 3,073 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,050.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,177.9/km2). There were 5,436 housing units at an average density of 1,501.7 per square mile (579.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 3.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 4,969 households of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.7% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 45 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,567 people, 5,185 households, and 3,390 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,196.0 people per square mile (1,233.7/km²). There were 5,467 housing units at an average density of 1,510.5 per square mile (583.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.37% White, 2.84% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 5,185 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.75.
In the city, the population was spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,130, and the median income for a family was $47,913. Males had a median income of $35,978 versus $25,030 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,806. About 4.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
- Saint Albans High School (9-12)
- Hayes Middle School (6-8)
- McKinley Middle School (6-8)
- Alban Elementary (K-5)
- Central Elementary (K-5)
- Anne Bailey Elementary (K-5)
- George C. Weimer Elementary (K-5)
- Lakewood Elementary (K-5)
Infrastructure
Transportation
Highways
Bus
The Kanawha Valley is served by Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT).
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ^ a b "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ The History of St. Albans
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 27, 2013.
