Shepherdstown Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 803 residents, 410 households, and 169 families in the town. The population density was 2217.7 people per square mile (856.26/km˛), it is the 35th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 454 housing units at an average density of 1261.1 per square mile (486.91/km˛). The average household size was 1.96 people, and the average family size was 2.72 people. In the town Population was distributed with 12.5% under the age of 18, 19.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 39.7 years, the median age of male residents at 35.4 and the median age of female residents at 41.4. The racial makeup of the town was 80.2% White, 17.19% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.87% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 1.12% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $40750, it is West Virginia's 23rd wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $55000, making its West Virginia's 13th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $28539, it is sixth wealthiest town by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income is $20184, Males had a median income of $21875 versus $14821 for females.
In 2000, 248 pupils and students, of which 124 are male and 124 are female, 30.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 0 kindergarten, 54 elementary school, 38 high school and 146 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 803 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1202 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1201 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1210 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1151 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1151 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1143 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1161 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1160 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1157 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1146 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| High school | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| College or graduate school | 69 | 77 | 146 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown town, West Virginia | $40750 | $55000 | $28539 |
| Jefferson County, West Virginia | $44374 | $51351 | $20441 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |