Harrison County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 68,652 people, 27,867 households, and 19,088 families residing in the county. The population density
was 165 people per square mile (64/km²). There were 31,112 housing units at an average density of 75 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.55% White
, 1.61% Black
or African American
, 0.15% Native American
, 0.59% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.21% from other races
, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 27,867 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.30% were married couples
living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,562, and the median income for a family was $36,870. Males had a median income of $30,721 versus $22,110 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,810. About 13.60% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.10% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over.
's first master-planned community, Charles Pointe, which is currently under construction in the city of Bridgeport, WV and comprises 1700 acres (6.9 km²) that will combine commercial, residential, and recreational areas into one master-planned community. Adjacent to Charles Pointe, the new United Hospital Center, a $278 million state-of-the-art medical facility, is also currently being constructed. Directly across from the United Hospital Center site, White Oaks, a planned business community is also under way, and will support the new hospital and the FBI CJIS complex, which is also located nearby to the White Oaks site. This area of West Virginia
's Interstate 79
is considered part of a "High Tech Corridor."
and named for Benjamin Harrison V
, a Virginia
n who was the father of William Henry Harrison
, ninth President of the United States
and great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison
, twenty-third president.
Census
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of 2000, there were 68,652 people, 27,867 households, and 19,088 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 165 people per square mile (64/km²). There were 31,112 housing units at an average density of 75 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.55% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.61% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.59% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.96% 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 27,867 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,562, and the median income for a family was $36,870. Males had a median income of $30,721 versus $22,110 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,810. About 13.60% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.10% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
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Anmoore, West Virginia Anmoore is a town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the intersection of WV Rt 58 and Interstate 79. The population was 685 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Anmoore is located at .... Lost Creek, West Virginia Lost Creek is a town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 467 at the 2000 census.-History:The Daniel Bassel House and Lost Creek Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.... Lumberport, West Virginia Lumberport is a town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 937 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lumberport is located at , at the confluence of Tenmile Creek and the West Fork River.... Nutter Fort, West Virginia Nutter Fort is a town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, incorporated in 1923. The town is a southeastern suburb of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Since 1996, Nutter Fort has held the West Virginia Blackberry Festival during the first weekend of August. The population was 1,686 at the... West Milford, West Virginia West Milford is a town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 651 at the 2000 census.-Geography:West Milford is located at , along the West Fork River.... |
Despard, West Virginia Despard is a census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,004 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Despard is located at .... Enterprise, West Virginia Enterprise is a census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, along the West Fork River. The population was 961 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Enterprise is located at .... |
Arlington, Harrison County, West Virginia Arlington is an unincorporated town along the West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It is located directly north of the city of Clarksburg.... Gypsy, West Virginia Gypsy is an unincorporated census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 328.... Jimtown, Harrison County, West Virginia Jimtown is an unincorporated community on Jones Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. Jimtown lies along County Route 6.... |
Charles Pointe Master-Planned Community
Harrison County is the site of West VirginiaWest 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...
's first master-planned community, Charles Pointe, which is currently under construction in the city of Bridgeport, WV and comprises 1700 acres (6.9 km²) that will combine commercial, residential, and recreational areas into one master-planned community. Adjacent to Charles Pointe, the new United Hospital Center, a $278 million state-of-the-art medical facility, is also currently being constructed. Directly across from the United Hospital Center site, White Oaks, a planned business community is also under way, and will support the new hospital and the FBI CJIS complex, which is also located nearby to the White Oaks site. This area of 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...
's Interstate 79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
is considered part of a "High Tech Corridor."
History
Harrison County was created in 1784, formed from Monongalia CountyMonongalia County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 81,866 people, 33,446 households, and 18,495 families residing in the county. The population density was 227 people per square mile . There were 36,695 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile...
and named for Benjamin Harrison V
Benjamin Harrison V
Benjamin Harrison V was an American planter and revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. He earned his higher education at the College of William and Mary, and he was perhaps the first figure in the Harrison family to gain national attention...
, a Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
n who was the father of William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States , an American military officer and politician, and the first president to die in office. He was 68 years, 23 days old when elected, the oldest president elected until Ronald Reagan in 1980, and last President to be born before the...
, ninth President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
and great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there...
, twenty-third president.
Historical Landmarks
- Simpson Creek Covered BridgeSimpson Creek Covered BridgeSimpson Creek Covered Bridge is located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, crossing Simpson Creek off Meadowbrook Road near the entrance to the Meadowbrook Mall. The , multiple-kingpost truss bridge was built in 1881 by Asa Hugill. The current location of the bridge is not the original location...
- Fletcher Covered BridgeFletcher Covered BridgeThe Fletcher Covered Bridge is a Multiple King Post covered bridge located near Marshville in Harrison County, West Virginia. The bridge crosses Tenmile Creek is West Virginia bridge number 48-17-03. Stones for the abutments were quarried at the top of a hill near the bridge site...
- Oak MoundsOak MoundsThe Oak Mounds is a large prehistoric earthwork mound, and a smaller mound to the west. They are located outside Clarksburg, in Harrison County, West Virginia.-Mounds:...
- Kelly Miller High SchoolKelly Miller High SchoolKelly Miller High School was a 'colored' or 'negro' high school in Clarksburg, West Virginia operated from 1903 until school desegregation in 1956. The school was named in honor of Kelly Miller , an African American mathematician, sociologist, essayist, newspaper columnist, author, and an...
- The Waldomore
See also
- Center Branch Wildlife Management AreaCenter Branch Wildlife Management AreaCenter Branch Wildlife Management Area is located on in Harrison County near Stonewood, West Virginia. The WMA is located on a former strip mine site, and contains several flat benches and high walls. Second growth oak-hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the land.Center Branch is...
- North Bend Rail TrailNorth Bend Rail TrailThe North Bend Rail Trail is a rail trail in north-central and western West Virginia in the United States. It is operated by West Virginia State Parks and is part of the American Discovery Trail....
- Watters Smith Memorial State ParkWatters Smith Memorial State ParkWatters Smith Memorial State Park is a historical park and national historic district with a pioneer homestead and museum located in Harrison County, West Virginia...