Corporation Of Ranson Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2951 people, 1208 households, and 783 families residing in the town. The population density was 3402.8 people per square mile (1313.83/kmē), making its West Virginia's second most densely populated town. There were 1279 housing units at an average density of 1470.1 per square mile (567.61/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93. In the town the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. The median age was 34 years, the median age of male residents at 33.6 and the median age of female residents at 34.5. The racial makeup of the town was 2414 White, 431 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 11 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 57 from two or more races and 33 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $24485, making it the 174th wealthiest town by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $30676, it is the 184th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $12804, it is 71st poorest town by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income of town was $15657, Males have a median income of $20962 versus $12077 for females.
In 2000, 644 pupils and students, of which 288 are male and 356 are female, 21.82% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 8 nursery or pri school, 65 kindergarten, 359 elementary school, 173 high school and 39 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2907 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3060 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3085 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3172 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3286 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3329 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3449 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3736 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3897 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4120 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4765 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 18 | 65 |
| Elementary school | 143 | 216 | 359 |
| High school | 87 | 86 | 173 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 32 | 39 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation of Ranson town, West Virginia | $24485 | $30676 | $12804 |
| Jefferson County, West Virginia | $44374 | $51351 | $20441 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |