Terra Alta Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1456 people, 596 households, and 417 families living in the town. The population density was 1220.1 people per square mile (471.08/kmē), making it the 126th most densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 690 housing units at an average density of 579.8 per square mile (223.86/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 people, and the average family size was 2.9 people. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median age is 38.3 years, The median age of males was 36.2 years, for females the median age was 40.5 years. The racial makeup of the town was 99.18% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 0.48% from two or more races and 0.07% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $25388, it is West Virginia's 156th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $32692, it is the 153rd highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $12040, it is West Virginia's 56th poorest town by per capita income. The median income was $16099, Males have a median income of $19891 versus $11932 for females.
In 2000, 295 pupils and students, of which 52.54% are male and 47.46% are female, 20.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.42% nursery or pri school, 5.08% kindergarten, 47.8% elementary school, 31.86% high school and 9.83% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1456 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1456 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1454 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1447 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1460 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1461 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1469 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1479 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1495 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1500 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1503 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 76 | 65 | 141 |
| High school | 51 | 43 | 94 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Alta town, West Virginia | $25388 | $32692 | $12040 |
| Preston County, West Virginia | $27927 | $32904 | $13596 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |