Welch City, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2683 people, 1195 households, and 715 families living in the city. The population density was 821.1 people per square mile (317.03/km˛), it is the 177th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 1453 housing units at an average density of 444.3 per square mile (171.55/km˛). The average household size was 2.12 persons, and the average family size was 2.76 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 122.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 124.9 females. The median age is 44.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Welch City was 43.9 and 45.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 2125 White, 517 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 8 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 17 from two or more races and 9 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $19795, it is the 34th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $30833, it is 181st wealthiest city by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $16308, making it the 104th wealthiest city by per capita income among the West Virginia. The median income was $20729, The median income for males was $24545 versus $18913 for females.
In 2000, 555 pupils and students, of which 242 are male and 313 are female, 20.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 23 nursery or pri school, 18 kindergarten, 325 elementary school, 131 high school and 58 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2683 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2676 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2655 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2574 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2513 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2440 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2371 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2318 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2278 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2244 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2220 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 143 | 182 | 325 |
| High school | 55 | 76 | 131 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 42 | 58 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch city, West Virginia | $19795 | $30833 | $16308 |
| McDowell County, West Virginia | $16931 | $20496 | $10174 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |