Hampshire County, West Virginia

Hampshire County is a United States county located in the United States of West Virginia. It is home to over 20203 people (2000 census). As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 22574, making it the 31st most populous county in West Virginia. The county encompasses an area of 644.62 mi˛ (1669.56 sq km ), of which, 641.72 square miles (1662.05 sq km) of it is land and 2.9 square miles (7.51 sq km) of it is water, making it West Virginia's ninth largest county by total area.

Hampshire County West Virginia
Map of Hampshire County, West Virginia

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 20203 people, 7955 households, and 5641 families residing in the county. The population density was 31.5 people per square mile (12.16/km˛), it would be the 16th least densely populated county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 11185 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.72/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. Age range in the county was well distributed with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 22574, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 97.42% White, 1.46% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.65% from two or more races.

Hampshire County West Virginia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Hampshire County West Virginia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Hampshire County West Virginia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $31666, it is 12th wealthiest county by median household income in West Virginia. The median income for a family in the county was $37616, making it the 16th highest county by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the county was $14851, making it the 32nd wealthiest county by per capita income among the West Virginia.

In 2000, 4501 pupils and students, of which 49.99% are male and 50.01% are female, 22.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.67% nursery or pri school, 8.44% kindergarten, 52.65% elementary school, 24.71% high school and 10.53% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Capon Bridge TownHampshire County0.560.560200354.11945730750
2Romney CityHampshire County0.920.92019402114.31576522261
YearPopulation
April 2000 census20203
April 2000 Estimate20202
July 2000 Estimate20291
July 2001 Estimate20560
July 2002 Estimate20801
July 2003 Estimate21073
July 2004 Estimate21275
July 2005 Estimate21720
July 2006 Estimate22218
July 2007 Estimate22542
July 2008 Estimate22574
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school12045165
Kindergarten207173380
Elementary school120111692370
High school5475651112
College or graduate school175299474
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Hampshire County, West Virginia$31666$37616$14851
West Virginia, United States$29696$36484$16477
United States$41994$50046$21587