White Hall, West Virginia Explained

Official Name:White Hall, West Virginia
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marion
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.73
Area Land Km2:2.73
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:1.05
Area Land Sq Mi:1.05
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:705
Pop Est As Of:2021
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:706
Population Density Km2:244.35
Population Density Sq Mi:633.08
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:353
Elevation Ft:1158
Coordinates:39.4261°N -80.1836°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:26554-26555
Area Code:304
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:54-86620[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1555973[4]
Unit Pref:Imperial

White Hall is a town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 706 at the 2020 census.[2] Incorporated in 1989, White Hall is adjacent to the county seat, Fairmont, and is part of the Fairmont, West Virginia, Micropolitan Statistical Area. White Hall has many different stores and restaurants.

Geography

White Hall is located at 39.4261°N -80.1836°W (39.426223, -80.183541).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.05sqmi, all land.[6]

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 648 people, 299 households, and 178 families living in the town. The population density was 617.1PD/sqmi. There were 313 housing units at an average density of 298.1/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.5% White, 2.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9%.[7]

Of the 299 households 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the town was 40.9 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 595 people, 262 households, and 161 families living in the town. The population density was 624.7 inhabitants per square mile (241.8/km2). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 309.7 per square mile (119.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.61% White, 2.18% African American, 2.18% Asian, 1.18% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18%.

Of the 262 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 32.1% of households were one person and 9.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.

The age distribution was 18.7% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median household income was $412,813 and the median family income was $501,625. Males had a median income of $391,286 versus $291,722 for females. The per capita income for the town was $211,188. About 11.2% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

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 3, 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: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. January 24, 2013.
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 24, 2013.