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{{Short description|County in West Virginia, United States}}
{{US County infobox|
county = Wyoming County |
{{Other uses|Wyoming County (disambiguation)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
state = West Virginia |
{{Infobox U.S. county
seal = |
map = Map of West Virginia highlighting Wyoming County.png |
| county = Wyoming County
| state = West Virginia
map size = 225 |
| seal = Seal of Wyoming County, West Virginia.png
founded = [[1850]] |
| founded date = January 26
seat = [[Pineville, West Virginia|Pineville]] |
| founded year = 1850
area = 1,300 [[square kilometre|km²]] (502 [[square mile|mi²]]) |
| seat wl = Pineville
area water = 2 km² (1 mi²) |
| largest city wl = Mullens
area percentage = 0.19% |
| area_total_sq_mi = 502
census yr = 2000 |
| area_land_sq_mi = 499
pop = 25,708 |
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.4
density = 20 |
| area percentage = 0.5%
web = |
| population_as_of = 2020
|}}
| population_total = 21382
'''Wyoming County''' is located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[West Virginia]]. As of 2000, the population was 25,708. Its [[county seat]] is [[Pineville, West Virginia|Pineville]][[Geographic references|<sup>6</sup>]]. Wyoming County was created in [[1850]] from [[Logan County, West Virginia|Logan County]] and named for the [[Delaware Indian]] word meaning "large plains."
| pop_est_as_of = 2021
| population_est = 21051 {{decrease}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| ex image = Wyoming County Courthouse West Virginia.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail]] in Pineville
| web = http://www.wyomingcounty.com/
| time zone = Eastern
| district = 1st
}}

'''Wyoming County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[West Virginia]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 21,382.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/wyomingcountywestvirginia/PST045221 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Pineville, West Virginia|Pineville]].<ref name="GR6">{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created in 1850 from [[Logan County, West Virginia|Logan County]] and named for the [[Delaware Indian|Lenape]] word meaning "large plains".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wyoming County history sources |url=http://www.wvculture.org/history/counties/wyoming.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629013846/http://www.wvculture.org/history/counties/wyoming.html |archive-date=June 29, 2013 |access-date=January 29, 2013}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|502|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|499|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|2.4|sqmi}} (0.5%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_54.txt |access-date=July 31, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The county is drained by the branches of Sandy and [[Guyandotte River|Guyandotte]] rivers. The land surface is mountainous.<ref name="ac">{{Cite AmCyc|wstitle=Wyoming (county)|display=Wyoming. III. A S. county of West Virginia}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 1,300 [[km²]] (502 [[square mile|mi²]]). 1,297 km² (501 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.19%) is water.
===Major Highways===
*[[Image:US 52.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 52]]
*[[Image:WV-10.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 10]]
*[[Image:WV-16.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 16]]
*[[Image:WV-54.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 54]]
*[[Image:WV-85.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 85]]
*[[Image:WV-97.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 97]]


In 1863, West Virginia's counties were divided into [[civil township]]s, with the intention of encouraging local government. This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into [[minor civil division|magisterial districts]].<ref>Otis K. Rice & Stephen W. Brown, ''West Virginia: A History'', 2nd ed., University Press of Kentucky, Lexington (1993), p. 240.</ref> Wyoming County was divided into six districts: Barkers Ridge,{{efn-lr|Spelled "Barker's Ridge" before 1890.}} Center,{{efn-lr|Originally spelled "Centre".}} Clear Fork, Huff Creek,{{efn-lr|Originally "Huff's Creek".}} Oceana, and Slab Fork. A seventh district, Baileysville, was created from portions of Clear Fork and Huff Creek in 1881. Except for minor adjustments, the seven historic magisterial districts remained largely unchanged for over a century. In the 1990s, they were consolidated into three new districts: District 1, District 2, and District 3.<ref>[[United States Census Bureau]], [[United States Census|U.S. Decennial Census]], Tables of Minor Civil Divisions in West Virginia, 1870–2010.</ref>
===Adjacent Counties===

*[[Boone County, West Virginia|Boone County]] (north)
===Major highways===
*[[Raleigh County, West Virginia|Raleigh County]] (northeast)
{|
*[[Mercer County, West Virginia|Mercer County]] (southeast)
|
*[[McDowell County, West Virginia|McDowell County]] (south)
*[[Mingo County, West Virginia|Mingo County]] (west)
* [[Image:US 52.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 52 in West Virginia|U.S. Route 52]]
*[[Logan County, West Virginia|Logan County]] (northwest)
* [[Image:WV-10.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 10]]
* [[Image:WV-16.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 16]]
* [[Image:WV-54.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 54]]
* [[Image:WV-80.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 80]]
|
* [[Image:WV-85.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 85]]
* [[Image:WV-97.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 97]]
* [[Image:WV-99.svg|20px]] [[West Virginia Route 99]]
* [[Image:WV-121.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 121|West Virginia Route 121]]
* [[Image:WV-971.svg|25px]] [[West Virginia Route 971]]
|
|}

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Boone County, West Virginia|Boone County]] (north)
* [[Raleigh County, West Virginia|Raleigh County]] (northeast)
* [[Mercer County, West Virginia|Mercer County]] (southeast)
* [[McDowell County, West Virginia|McDowell County]] (south)
* [[Mingo County, West Virginia|Mingo County]] (west)
* [[Logan County, West Virginia|Logan County]] (northwest)


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|²]] of 2000, there were 25,709 people, 10,454 households, and 7,704 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 20/km² (51/mi²). There were 11,698 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.59% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.63% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.12% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.08% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
|1850= 1645
|1860= 2861
|1870= 3171
|1880= 4322
|1890= 6247
|1900= 8380
|1910= 10392
|1920= 15180
|1930= 20926
|1940= 29774
|1950= 37540
|1960= 34836
|1970= 30095
|1980= 35993
|1990= 28990
|2000= 25708
|2010= 23796
|2020= 21382
|estyear=2021
|estimate=21051
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=October 18, 2022}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=January 16, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=January 16, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/wv190090.txt |access-date=January 16, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |access-date=January 16, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
}}


===2000 census===
There were 10,454 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.89.
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 25,709 people, 10,454 households, and 7,704 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|51|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 11,698 housing units at an average density of {{convert|23|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 98.59% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.63% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.12% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.08% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


In the county, the population was spread out with 22.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.
There were 10,454 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.89.


In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $23,932, and the median income for a family was $29,709. Males had a median income of $32,493 versus $18,812 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,220. About 20.20% of families and 25.10% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 36.90% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.


The median income for a household in the county was $23,932, and the median income for a family was $29,709. Males had a median income of $32,493 versus $18,812 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,220. About 20.20% of families and 25.10% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 36.90% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.
== Cities and towns ==
===Incorporated communities ===
*[[Mullens, West Virginia|City of Mullens]]
*[[Oceana, West Virginia|Town of Oceana]]
*[[Pineville, West Virginia|Town of Pineville]]


===2010 census===
===Unincorporated communities ===
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 23,796 people, 9,687 households, and 6,947 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{Cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US54109 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213010110/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US54109 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=April 3, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|47.6|PD/sqmi}}. There were 10,958 housing units at an average density of {{convert|21.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US54109 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213190818/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US54109 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=April 3, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 98.2% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.4% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> The largest ancestry groups were: 13.8% Irish, 13.2% English, 13.2% American, 12.6% German, 2.1% Italian, 1.2% Scotch-Irish, 1.2% Dutch, and 1.1% Scottish.<ref name="census-dp2">{{Cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US54109 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011318/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US54109 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=April 3, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
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Of the 9,687 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 42.6 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />
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*[[Allen Junction, West Virginia|Allen Junction]]
The median income for a household in the county was $36,343 and the median income for a family was $46,221. Males had a median income of $43,942 versus $26,428 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,662. About 13.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{Cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US54109 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213022828/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US54109 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=April 3, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
*[[Amigo, West Virginia|Amigo]]

*[[Brenton, West Virginia|Brenton]]
==Politics==
*[[Bud, West Virginia|Bud]]
{{PresHead|place=Wyoming County, West Virginia|source=<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leip |first=David |title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections |url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=uselectionatlas.org}}</ref>}}
*[[Clear Fork, West Virginia|Clear Fork]]
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*[[Coal Mountain, West Virginia|Coal Mountain]]
{{PresRow|2024|Republican|6,503|980|82|West Virginia}}
|valign="top"|
*[[Corinne, West Virginia|Corinne]]
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|7,353|1,157|82|West Virginia}}
*[[Covel, West Virginia|Covel]]
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|6,547|1,062|271|West Virginia}}
*[[Cyclone, West Virginia|Cyclone]]
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|5,769|1,583|174|West Virginia}}
*[[Fanny, West Virginia|Fanny]]
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|4,621|2,735|174|West Virginia}}
*[[Fanrock, West Virginia|Fanrock]]
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|4,985|3,694|39|West Virginia}}
*[[Glen Fork, West Virginia|Glen Fork]]
{{PresRow|2000|Democratic|3,473|4,289|116|West Virginia}}
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|2,155|5,550|844|West Virginia}}
|valign="top"|
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|2,821|5,782|1,004|West Virginia}}
*[[Glen Rogers, West Virginia|Glen Rogers]]
*[[Hanover, West Virginia|Hanover]]
{{PresRow|1988|Democratic|3,516|6,138|30|West Virginia}}
*[[Herndon, West Virginia|Herndon]]
{{PresRow|1984|Democratic|5,379|5,691|25|West Virginia}}
*[[Ikes Fork, West Virginia|Ikes Fork]]
{{PresRow|1980|Democratic|4,537|6,624|351|West Virginia}}
*[[Itmann, West Virginia|Itmann]]
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|4,286|7,775|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Jesse, West Virginia|Jesse]]
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|7,926|4,468|0|West Virginia}}
{{PresRow|1968|Democratic|3,947|6,641|1,007|West Virginia}}
|valign="top"|
*[[Kopperston, West Virginia|Kopperston]]
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|3,377|9,188|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Lynco, West Virginia|Lynco]]
{{PresRow|1960|Democratic|5,083|8,603|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Maben, West Virginia|Maben]]
{{PresRow|1956|Democratic|7,044|7,118|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Marianna, West Virginia|Marianna]]
{{PresRow|1952|Democratic|6,124|9,029|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Matheny, West Virginia|Matheny]]
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|4,198|6,725|25|West Virginia}}
*[[McGraws, West Virginia|McGraws]]
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|4,253|6,748|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Milam, Wyoming County, West Virginia|Milam]]
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|4,378|7,802|0|West Virginia}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|3,601|6,734|0|West Virginia}}
|valign="top"|
*[[New Richmond, West Virginia|New Richmond]]
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|4,007|4,396|0|West Virginia}}
*[[North Spring, West Virginia|North Spring]]
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|3,987|3,047|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Ravencliff, West Virginia|Ravencliff]]
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|3,327|2,358|398|West Virginia}}
*[[Rock View, West Virginia|Rock View]]
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|2,950|1,825|0|West Virginia}}
*[[Sabine, West Virginia|Sabine]]
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|1,484|1,199|7|West Virginia}}
{{PresFoot|1912|Democratic|569|881|628|West Virginia}}
*[[Saulsville, West Virginia|Saulsville]]

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==Communities==
*[[Simon, West Virginia|Simon]]

*[[Stephenson, West Virginia|Stephenson]]
===City===
*[[Windom, West Virginia|Windom]]
*[[Wolf Pen, West Virginia|Wolf Pen]]
* [[Mullens, West Virginia|Mullens]]

*[[Wyco, West Virginia|Wyco]]
===Towns===
*[[Wyoming, West Virginia|Wyoming]]
* [[Oceana, West Virginia|Oceana]]
|}
* [[Pineville, West Virginia|Pineville]] (county seat)

===Magisterial districts===
====Current====
* District 1
* District 2
* District 3

====Historic====
{{div col}}
* Baileysville
* Barkers Ridge
* Center
* Clear Fork
* Huff
* Oceana
* Slab Fork
{{div col end}}

===Census-designated places===
{{div col}}
* [[Brenton, West Virginia|Brenton]]
* [[Bud, West Virginia|Bud]]
* [[Corinne, West Virginia|Corinne]]
* [[Covel, West Virginia|Covel]]
* [[Glen Fork, West Virginia|Glen Fork]]
* [[Itmann, West Virginia|Itmann]]
* [[Kopperston, West Virginia|Kopperston]]
* [[Matheny, West Virginia|Matheny]]
* [[New Richmond, West Virginia|New Richmond]]
{{div col end}}

===Unincorporated communities===
{{div col|colwidth=12em}}
* [[Allen Junction, West Virginia|Allen Junction]]
* [[Alpoca, West Virginia|Alpoca]]
* [[Amigo, West Virginia|Amigo]]
* [[Baileysville, West Virginia|Baileysville]]
* [[Beechwood, Wyoming County, West Virginia|Beechwood]]
* [[Black Eagle, West Virginia|Black Eagle]]
* [[Clear Fork, West Virginia|Clear Fork]]
* [[Coal Mountain, West Virginia|Coal Mountain]]
* [[Crany, West Virginia|Crany]]
* [[Cyclone, West Virginia|Cyclone]]
* [[Fanny, West Virginia|Fanny]]
* [[Fanrock, West Virginia|Fanrock]]
* [[Garwood, West Virginia|Garwood]]
* [[Glen Rogers, West Virginia|Glen Rogers]]
* [[Glover, West Virginia|Glover]]
* [[Hanover, West Virginia|Hanover]]
* [[Herndon, West Virginia|Herndon]]
* [[Ikes Fork, West Virginia|Ikes Fork]]
* [[Jesse, West Virginia|Jesse]]
* [[Key Rock, West Virginia|Key Rock]]
* [[Lacoma, West Virginia|Lacoma]]
* [[Lynco, West Virginia|Lynco]]
* [[Maben, West Virginia|Maben]]
* [[Marianna, West Virginia|Marianna]]
* [[McGraws-Tipple, West Virginia|McGraws-Tipple]]
* [[Milam, Wyoming County, West Virginia|Milam]]
* [[North Spring, West Virginia|North Spring]]
* [[Otsego, West Virginia|Otsego]]
* [[Pierpont, Wyoming County, West Virginia|Pierpont]]
* [[Ravencliff, West Virginia|Ravencliff]]
* [[Rock View, West Virginia|Rock View]]
* [[Sabine, West Virginia|Sabine]]
* [[Saulsville, West Virginia|Saulsville]]
* [[Simon, West Virginia|Simon]]
* [[Stephenson, West Virginia|Stephenson]]
* [[Tralee, West Virginia|Tralee]]
* [[Windom, West Virginia|Windom]]
* [[Wolf Pen, West Virginia|Wolf Pen]]
* [[Wyco, West Virginia|Wyco]]
* [[Wyoming, West Virginia|Wyoming]]
{{div col end}}

==Notable people==
{{unreferenced section|date=June 2018}}
* [[Bernie Casey]], football player and actor
* [[Mike D'Antoni]], NBA coach
* [[William C. Marland]], West Virginia Governor
* [[Christy Martin (boxer)|Christy Martin]], professional boxer
* [[Jamie Noble]], professional wrestler
* [[Joe Pendry]], NFL coach
* [[Heath Slater]], professional wrestler
* [[Curt Warner]], football player
* [[Greg White (basketball)|Greg White]], college basketball coach and motivational speaker


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Wyoming County, West Virginia|National Register of Historic Places listings in Wyoming County West Virginia]]
* [[Twin Falls Resort State Park]]
* [[Twin Falls Resort State Park]]


==Footnotes==
{{West_Virginia}}
{{Reflist|group=lower-roman}}


==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
[[Category:West Virginia counties]]
* [http://www.railwv.org Rural Appalachian Improvement League]
[[Category:Wyoming County, West Virginia| ]]
[[Category:1850 establishments]]


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Latest revision as of 04:36, 15 December 2024

For other uses, see Wyoming County (disambiguation).

Wyoming County
County
Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail in Pineville
Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail in Pineville
Official seal of Wyoming County
Seal
Map of West Virginia highlighting Wyoming County
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting West Virginia
West Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°37′N 81°32′W / 37.61°N 81.54°W / 37.61; -81.54
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedJanuary 26, 1850
SeatPineville
Largest cityMullens
Area
 • Total
502 sq mi (1,300 km2)
 • Land499 sq mi (1,290 km2)
 • Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
21,382
 • Estimate 
(2021)
21,051 Decrease
 • Density43/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.wyomingcounty.com

Wyoming County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,382.[1] Its county seat is Pineville.[2] The county was created in 1850 from Logan County and named for the Lenape word meaning "large plains".[3]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 502 square miles (1,300 km2), of which 499 square miles (1,290 km2) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4] The county is drained by the branches of Sandy and Guyandotte rivers. The land surface is mountainous.[5]

In 1863, West Virginia's counties were divided into civil townships, with the intention of encouraging local government. This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial districts.[6] Wyoming County was divided into six districts: Barkers Ridge,[i] Center,[ii] Clear Fork, Huff Creek,[iii] Oceana, and Slab Fork. A seventh district, Baileysville, was created from portions of Clear Fork and Huff Creek in 1881. Except for minor adjustments, the seven historic magisterial districts remained largely unchanged for over a century. In the 1990s, they were consolidated into three new districts: District 1, District 2, and District 3.[7]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18501,645—
18602,86173.9%
18703,17110.8%
18804,32236.3%
18906,24744.5%
19008,38034.1%
191010,39224.0%
192015,18046.1%
193020,92637.9%
194029,77442.3%
195037,54026.1%
196034,836−7.2%
197030,095−13.6%
198035,99319.6%
199028,990−19.5%
200025,708−11.3%
201023,796−7.4%
202021,382−10.1%
2021 (est.)21,051[8]−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790–1960[10] 1900–1990[11]
1990–2000[12] 2010–2020[1]

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 25,709 people, 10,454 households, and 7,704 families living in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20 people/km2). There were 11,698 housing units at an average density of 23 units per square mile (8.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.59% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,454 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $23,932, and the median income for a family was $29,709. Males had a median income of $32,493 versus $18,812 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,220. About 20.20% of families and 25.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.90% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 United States census, there were 23,796 people, 9,687 households, and 6,947 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 47.6 inhabitants per square mile (18.4/km2). There were 10,958 housing units at an average density of 21.9 units per square mile (8.5 units/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 98.2% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.4% of the population.[13] The largest ancestry groups were: 13.8% Irish, 13.2% English, 13.2% American, 12.6% German, 2.1% Italian, 1.2% Scotch-Irish, 1.2% Dutch, and 1.1% Scottish.[15]

Of the 9,687 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 42.6 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $36,343 and the median income for a family was $46,221. Males had a median income of $43,942 versus $26,428 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,662. About 13.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

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United States presidential election results for Wyoming County, West Virginia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 6,503 85.96% 980 12.95% 82 1.08%
2020 7,353 85.58% 1,157 13.47% 82 0.95%
2016 6,547 83.08% 1,062 13.48% 271 3.44%
2012 5,769 76.65% 1,583 21.03% 174 2.31%
2008 4,621 61.37% 2,735 36.32% 174 2.31%
2004 4,985 57.18% 3,694 42.37% 39 0.45%
2000 3,473 44.08% 4,289 54.44% 116 1.47%
1996 2,155 25.21% 5,550 64.92% 844 9.87%
1992 2,821 29.36% 5,782 60.19% 1,004 10.45%
1988 3,516 36.31% 6,138 63.38% 30 0.31%
1984 5,379 48.48% 5,691 51.29% 25 0.23%
1980 4,537 39.41% 6,624 57.54% 351 3.05%
1976 4,286 35.54% 7,775 64.46% 0 0.00%
1972 7,926 63.95% 4,468 36.05% 0 0.00%
1968 3,947 34.04% 6,641 57.27% 1,007 8.68%
1964 3,377 26.88% 9,188 73.12% 0 0.00%
1960 5,083 37.14% 8,603 62.86% 0 0.00%
1956 7,044 49.74% 7,118 50.26% 0 0.00%
1952 6,124 40.41% 9,029 59.59% 0 0.00%
1948 4,198 38.34% 6,725 61.43% 25 0.23%
1944 4,253 38.66% 6,748 61.34% 0 0.00%
1940 4,378 35.94% 7,802 64.06% 0 0.00%
1936 3,601 34.84% 6,734 65.16% 0 0.00%
1932 4,007 47.69% 4,396 52.31% 0 0.00%
1928 3,987 56.68% 3,047 43.32% 0 0.00%
1924 3,327 54.69% 2,358 38.76% 398 6.54%
1920 2,950 61.78% 1,825 38.22% 0 0.00%
1916 1,484 55.17% 1,199 44.57% 7 0.26%
1912 569 27.38% 881 42.40% 628 30.22%

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Magisterial districts

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Current

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  • District 1
  • District 2
  • District 3

Historic

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  • Baileysville
  • Barkers Ridge
  • Center
  • Clear Fork
  • Huff
  • Oceana
  • Slab Fork

Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Notable people

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See also

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ Spelled "Barker's Ridge" before 1890.
  2. ^ Originally spelled "Centre".
  3. ^ Originally "Huff's Creek".

References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Wyoming County history sources". Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  5. ^ Ripley, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). "Wyoming. III. A S. county of West Virginia" . The American Cyclopædia.
  6. ^ Otis K. Rice & Stephen W. Brown, West Virginia: A History, 2nd ed., University Press of Kentucky, Lexington (1993), p. 240.
  7. ^ United States Census Bureau, U.S. Decennial Census, Tables of Minor Civil Divisions in West Virginia, 1870–2010.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  13. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  15. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  16. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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