Lester Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 322 people, 142 households, and 89 families living in the town. The population density was 650.5 people per square mile (251.16/kmē), making its West Virginia's 77th least densely populated town. There were 168 housing units at an average density of 336 per square mile (129.73/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.27 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town Age distribution was 20.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males. The median age is 41.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Lester Town was 37.5 and 44.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 79.81% White, 19.88% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.31% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
School Enrollment 2000 |
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The median income for a household in the town was $24375, making it the 178th wealthiest town by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $30938, making it the 178th highest town by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $11026, it is 35th poorest town by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income of town was $15667, Males had a median income of $17000 versus $15000 for females.
In 2000, 44 pupils and students, of which 36.36% are male and 63.64% are female, 13.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 15.91% kindergarten, 47.73% elementary school, 18.18% high school and 18.18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 322 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 322 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 321 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 318 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 319 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 317 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 315 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 314 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 312 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 314 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 314 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| High school | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester town, West Virginia | $24375 | $30938 | $11026 |
| Raleigh County, West Virginia | $28181 | $35315 | $16233 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |