Benwood City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1585 people, 706 households, and 430 families residing in the city. The population density was 1268.7 people per square mile (489.85/kmē), giving it the 116th most densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 811 housing units at an average density of 648.8 per square mile (250.5/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.25 persons, and the average family size was 2.9 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 22% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 21% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males. The median age of the city's population was 39.6 years, the median age of male residents at 38.6 and the median age of female residents at 40.5. The racial makeup of the city was 1557 White, 18 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 1 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 7 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $20478, making it the 42nd poorest city by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $27232, it is West Virginia's 60th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15543, it is 126th wealthiest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income of city was $15906, The median income for males was $21818 versus $11069 for females.
In 2000, 306 pupils and students, of which 156 are male and 150 are female, 19.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 23 nursery or pri school, 25 kindergarten, 151 elementary school, 53 high school and 54 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1585 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1585 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1577 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1556 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1532 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1515 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1496 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1476 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1458 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1444 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1431 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Elementary school | 76 | 75 | 151 |
| High school | 31 | 22 | 53 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 36 | 54 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benwood city, West Virginia | $20478 | $27232 | $15543 |
| Marshall County, West Virginia | $30989 | $39053 | $16472 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |