War City, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 788 people, 331 households, and 225 families residing in the city. The population density was 870.6 people per square mile (336.14/km˛), it is the 169th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 388 housing units at an average density of 426.4 per square mile (164.63/km˛). The average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 41.4 years, the median age of male residents at 41.1 and the median age of female residents at 41.8. The racial makeup of the city was 94.67% White, 4.57% Black or African American, 0.25% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.13% from two or more races and 0.38% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $16012, it is the 11th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $20521, making it the 15th lowest city by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $9285, it is 12th poorest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income is $15313, Median income for males is $26250, compared with $12250 for females.
In 2000, 174 pupils and students, of which 84 are male and 90 are female, 22.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 4 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 112 elementary school, 42 high school and 9 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 788 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 788 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 782 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 757 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 738 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 716 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 694 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 677 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 664 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 654 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 646 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 45 | 67 | 112 |
| High school | 28 | 14 | 42 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| War city, West Virginia | $16012 | $20521 | $9285 |
| McDowell County, West Virginia | $16931 | $20496 | $10174 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |