Middlebourne, West Virginia Explained

Official Name:Middlebourne, West Virginia
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Tyler
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.98
Area Land Km2:0.93
Area Water Km2:0.04
Area Total Sq Mi:0.38
Area Land Sq Mi:0.36
Area Water Sq Mi:0.02
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:700
Pop Est As Of:2021
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:715
Population Density Km2:789.98
Population Density Sq Mi:2044.32
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:224
Elevation Ft:735
Coordinates:39.4939°N -80.9058°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:26149
Area Code:304
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:54-53572[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1543226[4]
Unit Pref:Imperial

Middlebourne is a town and the county seat of Tyler County, West Virginia, United States.[5] The population was 715 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

Middlebourne was established by an enactment of the Virginia General Assembly in 1813.[6] Two explanations have been given for the name of the town: One is that it was located halfway between Pennsylvania and a series of salt wells along the Kanawha River upstream of Charleston; the other is that it is located midway between the source and the mouth of Middle Island Creek,[6] which flows through the town.[7]

The Tyler County Courthouse and Jail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Middlebourne is located at 39.4939°N -80.9058°W (39.493966, -80.905751).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.38sqmi, of which 0.36sqmi is land and 0.02sqmi is water.[9]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Middlebourne has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Cfd" on climate maps.[10]

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 815 people, 360 households, and 228 families living in the town. The population density was 2263.9PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 1125/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2%.[11]

Of the 360 households 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 35.3% of households were one person and 14.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the town was 42.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 870 people, 370 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was 2,320.0 inhabitants per square mile (907.9/km). There were 402 housing units at an average density of 1,072.0 per square mile (419.5/km). The racial makeup of the town was 99.54% White, and 0.46% from two or more races.Of the 370 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 31.4% of households were one person and 16.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median household income was $128,704 and the median family income was $40,893. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,673. About 12.6% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . July 2, 2022.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  5. Web site: Find a County. June 7, 2011. National Association of Counties.
  6. Book: West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains . The Place Name Press . Kenny, Hamill . 1945 . Piedmont, West Virginia . 412–413.
  7. Book: West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer . 1997 . . Yarmouth, Me. . 0-89933-246-3 . 24.
  8. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  9. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. January 24, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. January 25, 2012.
  10. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=369564&cityname=Middlebourne%2C+West+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Middlebourne, West Virginia
  11. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 24, 2013.