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Tyler County, West Virginia
Tyler County, West Virginia | |
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The Tyler County Courthouse in Middlebourne
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Founded | 1814 |
Seat | Middlebourne |
Area | |
• Total | 261 sq mi (676 km2) |
• Land | 258 sq mi (668 km2) |
• Water | 3 sq mi (8 km2), 1.20% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 9,208 |
• Density | 36/sq mi (14/km²) |
Website | www.tylercountywv.com |
Tyler County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 9,208.[1] The County, founded in 1814 is named after John Tyler, Sr., father of President John Tyler.[2] Its county seat is Middlebourne[3].
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Geography[edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 261 square miles (675 km²), of which 258 square miles (667 km²) is land and 3 square miles (8 km²) (1.20%) is water.
Major highways[edit]
West Virginia Route 2
West Virginia Route 18
West Virginia Route 23
West Virginia Route 74
West Virginia Route 180
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Wetzel County (northeast)
- Doddridge County (southeast)
- Ritchie County (southwest)
- Pleasants County (west)
- Washington County, Ohio (west)
- Monroe County, Ohio (northwest)
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Demographics[edit]
Historical populations | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1820 | 2,314 | ||
1830 | 4,104 | 77.4% | |
1840 | 6,954 | 69.4% | |
1850 | 5,498 | −20.9% | |
1860 | 6,517 | 18.5% | |
1870 | 7,832 | 20.2% | |
1880 | 11,073 | 41.4% | |
1890 | 11,962 | 8.0% | |
1900 | 18,252 | 52.6% | |
1910 | 16,211 | −11.2% | |
1920 | 14,186 | −12.5% | |
1930 | 12,785 | −9.9% | |
1940 | 12,559 | −1.8% | |
1950 | 10,535 | −16.1% | |
1960 | 10,026 | −4.8% | |
1970 | 9,929 | −1.0% | |
1980 | 11,320 | 14.0% | |
1990 | 9,796 | −13.5% | |
2000 | 9,592 | −2.1% | |
2010 | 9,208 | −4.0% |
As of the census[4] 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 orAfrican American, 0.05% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.03% fromother races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic orLatino 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. Theper 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.
History[edit]
Tyler County was formed from a portion of Ohio County on December 6, 1814.
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Cities and towns[edit]
Attractions[edit]
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 Ferry, Sistersville
- Tyler County Museum, Middlebourne. Previously Tyler County High School, replaced by Tyler Consolidated High Schoolin 1993
- Wells Inn, Sistersville
Natural
- Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area, near Centerville
- The Jug Wildlife Management Area, near Middlebourne
Other Attractions
- Tyler County Speedway, Middlebourne
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Monroe County, Ohio | Wetzel County | ![]() |
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Washington County, Ohio and Pleasants County | ![]() |
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Ritchie County | Doddridge County |
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References[edit]
- Jump up^ “Tyler County, WV”. US Census Bureau Quick Facts. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- Jump up^ http://www.wvculture.org/history/counties/tyler.html
- Jump up^ “Find a County”. National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- Jump up^ “American FactFinder”. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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