Rainelle Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1545 people, 696 households, and 421 families living in the town. The population density was 1402.3 people per square mile (541.43/kmē), making it the 105th most densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 802 housing units at an average density of 729.1 per square mile (281.51/kmē). The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.78. Age range in the town was well distributed with 18.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males. The median age was 45.9 years, the median age of male residents at 44.3 and the median age of female residents at 48.4. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 97.22% White, 0.71% Black or African American, 1.17% American Indian, 0.13% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.78% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $19491, it is West Virginia's 30th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $26528, it is the 48th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14069, making it the 172nd wealthiest town by per capita income among the West Virginia. The median income was $14353, Males had a median income of $18403 versus $10403 for females.
In 2000, 294 pupils and students, of which 45.24% are male and 54.76% are female, 19.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.46% nursery or pri school, 6.8% kindergarten, 46.6% elementary school, 30.61% high school and 9.52% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1545 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1545 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1541 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1526 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1514 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1505 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1496 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1490 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1480 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1475 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1470 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Elementary school | 60 | 77 | 137 |
| High school | 37 | 53 | 90 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainelle town, West Virginia | $19491 | $26528 | $14069 |
| Greenbrier County, West Virginia | $26927 | $33292 | $16247 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |