Sophia Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1301 people, 588 households, and 387 families residing in the town. The population density was 1902.5 people per square mile (734.56/kmē), making it the 57th most densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 643 housing units at an average density of 945.6 per square mile (365.1/kmē). The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.75. In the town Age distribution was 21.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 131 females. The median age of the town's population was 41.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Sophia Town was 37.6 and 42.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1257 White, 15 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 7 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 16 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $26008, it is the 145th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $31200, making it the 174th wealthiest town by median family income among the West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $15296, it is the 136th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income of town was $17957, Males had a median income of $24167 versus $13203 for females.
In 2000, 246 pupils and students, of which 46.75% are male and 53.25% are female, 18.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.69% nursery or pri school, 8.94% kindergarten, 47.15% elementary school, 21.14% high school and 17.07% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1301 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1301 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1297 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1278 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1281 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1269 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1261 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1250 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1238 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1236 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1234 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 64 | 52 | 116 |
| High school | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 26 | 42 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia town, West Virginia | $26008 | $31200 | $15296 |
| Raleigh County, West Virginia | $28181 | $35315 | $16233 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |