Putnam County, West Virginia

Putnam County, West Virginia
Map of West Virginia highlighting Putnam County
Location in the U.S. state of West Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting West Virginia
West Virginia's location in the U.S.
Founded March 11, 1848
Named for Israel Putnam
Seat Winfield
Largest city Hurricane
Area
 • Total 350 sq mi (906 km2)
 • Land 346 sq mi (896 km2)
 • Water 4.7 sq mi (12 km2), 1.3%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 56,848
 • Density 164/sq mi (63/km2)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.putnamcounty.org

Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,486.[1] Its county seat is Winfield.[2] The county was founded in 1848 and is named for Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War.[3]

Putnam County is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 350 square miles (910 km2), of which 346 square miles (900 km2) is land and 4.7 square miles (12 km2) (1.3%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18505,335—
18606,30118.1%
18707,79423.7%
188011,37545.9%
189014,34226.1%
190017,33020.8%
191018,5877.3%
192017,531−5.7%
193016,737−4.5%
194019,51116.6%
195021,0217.7%
196023,56112.1%
197027,62517.2%
198038,18138.2%
199042,83512.2%
200051,58920.4%
201055,4867.6%
Est. 201656,941[5]2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2015[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 51,589 people, 20,028 households, and 15,281 families residing in the county. The population density was 149 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 21,621 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile (24/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.97% White, 0.56% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

There were 20,028 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.20% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.70% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,892, and the median income for a family was $48,674. Males had a median income of $40,782 versus $23,532 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,471. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 55,486 people, 21,981 households, and 16,176 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 160.5 inhabitants per square mile (62.0/km2). There were 23,438 housing units at an average density of 67.8 per square mile (26.2/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 96.8% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 13.2% were American, 12.9% were German, 11.3% were English, and 10.6% were Irish.[13]

Of the 21,981 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.4% were non-families, and 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 40.9 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $52,618 and the median income for a family was $63,642. Males had a median income of $51,837 versus $31,198 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,857. About 8.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 70.6% 17,788 23.3% 5,884 6.1% 1,539
2012 67.5% 16,032 30.5% 7,256 2.0% 472
2008 60.9% 15,162 37.5% 9,334 1.6% 391
2004 62.5% 15,716 37.0% 9,301 0.5% 134
2000 59.6% 12,173 38.6% 7,891 1.8% 362
1996 46.8% 8,803 42.7% 8,029 10.5% 1,977
1992 43.9% 7,653 39.1% 6,817 17.0% 2,958
1988 55.0% 8,163 44.7% 6,640 0.3% 38
1984 63.8% 9,238 35.9% 5,208 0.3% 46
1980 51.5% 7,561 43.6% 6,409 4.9% 716
1976 43.5% 6,334 56.5% 8,226
1972 63.4% 8,265 36.6% 4,771
1968 45.3% 5,252 43.2% 5,009 11.6% 1,340
1964 37.6% 4,165 62.4% 6,910
1960 53.4% 5,702 46.6% 4,968
1956 53.9% 5,560 46.1% 4,754
1952 50.7% 4,944 49.3% 4,802
1948 45.6% 3,722 54.2% 4,426 0.2% 16
1944 50.7% 4,025 49.3% 3,918
1940 46.6% 4,268 53.4% 4,888
1936 45.2% 3,938 54.5% 4,756 0.3% 26
1932 44.9% 3,411 54.0% 4,098 1.1% 81
1928 57.8% 3,346 41.5% 2,406 0.7% 41
1924 46.7% 2,862 48.1% 2,946 5.1% 315
1920 54.5% 3,223 43.6% 2,578 1.9% 114
1916 49.5% 1,925 47.2% 1,837 3.4% 131
1912 14.0% 531 40.6% 1,540 45.5% 1,727

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2001-09-23. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  11. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  12. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  13. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  14. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  15. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-28.

Coordinates: 38°31′N 81°55′W / 38.51°N 81.91°W / 38.51; -81.91

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