Tyler County, West Virginia

Tyler County, West Virginia
Tyler County Courthouse in Middlebourne
Map of West Virginia highlighting Tyler 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 December 6, 1814
Named for John Tyler, Sr.
Seat Middlebourne
Largest city Paden City
Area
 • Total 261 sq mi (676 km2)
 • Land 256 sq mi (663 km2)
 • Water 4.4 sq mi (11 km2), 1.7%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 8,975
 • Density 36/sq mi (14/km2)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.tylercountywv.com

Tyler County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,208.[1] Its county seat is Middlebourne.[2] The county was founded in 1814 and is named after John Tyler, Sr., father of President John Tyler.[3]

History

Tyler County was formed from a portion of Ohio County on December 6, 1814. The county has a number of districts including: Centerville District, Ellsworth District, Lincoln District, McElroy District, Meade District, and Union District.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 261 square miles (680 km2), of which 256 square miles (660 km2) is land and 4.4 square miles (11 km2) (1.7%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18202,314—
18304,10477.4%
18406,95469.4%
18505,498−20.9%
18606,51718.5%
18707,83220.2%
188011,07341.4%
189011,9628.0%
190018,25252.6%
191016,211−11.2%
192014,186−12.5%
193012,785−9.9%
194012,559−1.8%
195010,535−16.1%
196010,026−4.8%
19709,929−1.0%
198011,32014.0%
19909,796−13.5%
20009,592−2.1%
20109,208−4.0%
Est. 20168,972[6]−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2015[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] 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 or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino 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. The per 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.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,208 people, 3,858 households, and 2,638 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 35.9 inhabitants per square mile (13.9/km2). There were 5,000 housing units at an average density of 19.5 per square mile (7.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 99.0% white, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.5% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 23.3% were German, 16.1% were English, 12.7% were Irish, and 11.8% were American.[14]

Of the 3,858 households, 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.6% were non-families, and 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 45.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,496 and the median income for a family was $42,209. Males had a median income of $37,414 versus $25,335 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,245. About 12.9% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

After having leaned strongly towards the Democratic Party between the New Deal and Bill Clinton's presidency, most of West Virginia has since 2000 seen an extremely rapid swing towards the Republican Party due to declining unionization[16] along with the Democratic Party's embracing of causes like gay rights to which the almost entirely southern white population of West Virginia is extremely hostile.[17] In contrast, Tyler County, along with neighboring Doddridge County and Ritchie County were historically powerfully Unionist and have been rock-ribbed Republican since the Civil War. Only two Democratic presidential candidates have won Tyler County since West Virginia's statehood: Woodrow Wilson in 1912, who won by just 64 votes,[18] and Bill Clinton in 1996.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 81.2% 2,996 13.7% 507 5.1% 189
2012 70.4% 2,314 27.1% 890 2.5% 81
2008 64.6% 2,415 33.2% 1,241 2.3% 85
2004 65.9% 2,798 33.0% 1,401 1.1% 46
2000 65.7% 2,582 30.9% 1,214 3.4% 132
1996 26.4% 734 52.5% 1,459 21.1% 587
1992 37.9% 1,593 37.8% 1,587 24.3% 1,023
1988 61.1% 2,365 38.8% 1,501 0.2% 8
1984 69.3% 3,170 30.5% 1,395 0.2% 10
1980 61.8% 2,707 33.8% 1,482 4.4% 193
1976 58.1% 2,514 42.0% 1,817
1972 74.9% 3,362 25.1% 1,125
1968 63.9% 2,897 29.2% 1,324 6.9% 313
1964 52.6% 2,522 47.4% 2,275
1960 69.4% 3,537 30.6% 1,558
1956 73.6% 3,671 26.4% 1,318
1952 69.6% 3,488 30.4% 1,523
1948 66.5% 3,160 33.2% 1,579 0.3% 14
1944 70.6% 3,429 29.4% 1,428
1940 68.2% 4,354 31.8% 2,026
1936 61.5% 4,031 38.3% 2,509 0.3% 19
1932 58.4% 3,734 40.4% 2,582 1.2% 74
1928 70.1% 3,881 28.8% 1,591 1.1% 61
1924 60.4% 3,425 37.7% 2,137 1.9% 110
1920 66.3% 3,654 32.0% 1,762 1.7% 93
1916 57.5% 1,900 40.4% 1,336 2.1% 68
1912 22.1% 706 37.3% 1,193 40.6% 1,299[lower-alpha 1]

Attractions

Festivals

  • Sisters Fest, Sistersville, mid-March
  • Tyler County Fair, Middlebourne, early August
  • Heroes Day, Sistersville, early September
  • West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival, Sistersville, mid-September
  • Sistersville Marble Festival, Sistersville, late September
  • Middle Island Harvest Festival, Middlebourne, early October

Historical

Natural

Other attractions

Communities

Notable residents

  • Wilbur Cooper (1892-1973) — Major League Baseball pitcher (1912–26), who spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born on Davis Run.[20]
  • Arthur I. Boreman (1823–96) — West Virginia's first governor moved to Middlebourne as an infant. He received his education and was admitted to the bar while resident here in 1845.[21]
  • Cecil H. Underwood (1922-2008) — Twice governor of West Virginia, he was the 25th and 32nd Governor of West Virginia from 1957 until 1961 and from 1997 until 2001. He was born in Josephs Mills and graduated from Middlebourne High School in 1940.[22]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,129 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 170 votes.

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
  4. ↑ West Virginia List of Districts by County, accessed February 2018.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  16. ↑ Schwartzman, Gabe; ‘How Central Appalachia Went Right’; Daily Yonder, January 13, 2015
  17. ↑ Cohn, Nate; ‘Demographic Shift: Southern Whites’ Loyalty to G.O.P. Nearing That of Blacks to Democrats’, New York Times, April 24, 2014
  18. ↑ "Presidential Election of 1912 – Map by Counties (.xlsx file for €15)". Géoelections. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
  19. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  20. ↑ "Tyler County". The West Virginia Encyclopedia. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  21. ↑ "Arthur Ingraham Boreman". The West Virginia Encyclopedia. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  22. ↑ "Cecil Underwood". The West Virginia Encyclopedia. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved 18 September 2014.

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