Pennsboro City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1199 residents, 515 households, and 341 families in the city. The population density was 550.8 people per square mile (212.67/km˛), giving it the 66th least densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 604 housing units at an average density of 277.1 per square mile (106.99/km˛). The average household size was 2.33 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median age is 40.1 years, The median age of males was 38.1 years, for females the median age was 41.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1183 White, 3 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24120, making its West Virginia's 183rd highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $30313, making it the 189th wealthiest city by median family income among the West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $14325, making its West Virginia's 163rd highest city by per capita income. The median income is $16563, The median income for males was $21033 versus $11172 for females.
In 2000, 267 pupils and students, of which 44.57% are male and 55.43% are female, 22.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.36% nursery or pri school, 6.37% kindergarten, 51.69% elementary school, 20.97% high school and 11.61% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1199 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1199 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1197 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1188 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1184 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1181 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1169 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1171 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1170 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1162 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1155 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 22 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 67 | 71 | 138 |
| High school | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsboro city, West Virginia | $24120 | $30313 | $14325 |
| Ritchie County, West Virginia | $27332 | $34809 | $15175 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |