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'''Moundsville''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Marshall County, West Virginia]], United States, along the [[Ohio River]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 8,122 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/> It is part of the [[Wheeling, West Virginia metropolitan area|Wheeling metropolitan area]]. The city was named for the nearby ancient [[Grave Creek Mound]], constructed 250 to 100 BC by indigenous people of the [[Adena culture]].<ref>{{cite book| last= Comins |first= Linda S. |editor= Ken Sullivan| title= The West Virginia Encyclopedia |year= 2006 |publisher= West Virginia Humanities Council |location=Charleston, W.Va. |isbn= 0-9778498-0-5 |pages= 505 |chapter=Moundsville}}</ref>
'''Moundsville''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Marshall County, West Virginia]], United States, along the [[Ohio River]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 8,122 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/> It is part of the [[Wheeling metropolitan area]]. The city was named for the nearby ancient [[Grave Creek Mound]], constructed 250 to 100 BC by indigenous people of the [[Adena culture]].<ref>{{cite book| last= Comins |first= Linda S. |editor= Ken Sullivan| title= The West Virginia Encyclopedia |year= 2006 |publisher= West Virginia Humanities Council |location=Charleston, W.Va. |isbn= 0-9778498-0-5 |pages= 505 |chapter=Moundsville}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Grave Creek Mound.jpg|thumb|left|[[Grave Creek Mound]]]]

In 1771, English colonists Samuel and James Tomlinson built a cabin at what later became Moundsville, although they did not overwinter, and in fact left for several years after attacks by Native Americans. Elizabethtown, as Tomlinson's community was called, was incorporated in 1830 and would become the county seat upon the creation of Marshall County in 1835. Nearby, the town of Mound City was incorporated in 1832. The two towns combined in 1865.<ref>Marshall County Historical Society. ''History of Marshall County, West Virginia.'' Marceline, Mo.: Walsworth, 1984. p. 975.416 M367m.</ref> In 1852 a line of the [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad]] opened, connecting the eastern rail network with the Ohio and Mississippi riverboat system; Moundsville was an important port until 1861, when the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] shut down the river system and caused major damage to the railroad.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} Fostoria Glass Company (specializing in hand-blown glassworks) was headquartered in Moundsville from 1891 to 1986. The retired [[West Virginia State Penitentiary]] operated in Moundsville from 1867 to 1995.<ref>{{cite book| last= Bumgardner |first= Stan |editor= Ken Sullivan| title= The West Virginia Encyclopedia |year= 2006 |publisher= West Virginia Humanities Council |location=Charleston, W.Va. |isbn= 0-9778498-0-5 |pages= 505 |chapter=Moundsville Penitentiary}}</ref> On August 4, 1927, [[Charles Lindbergh]] landed [[Spirit of St. Louis|The Spirit of St. Louis]] at Langin Field in Moundsville.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wvculture.org/history/thisdayinwvhistory/0804.html| title = On This Day in West Virginia History - August 4}} </ref>
In 1771, English colonists Samuel and James Tomlinson built a cabin at what later became Moundsville, although they did not overwinter, and in fact left for several years after attacks by Native Americans. Elizabethtown, as Tomlinson's community was called, was incorporated in 1830 and would become the county seat upon the creation of Marshall County in 1835. Nearby, the town of Mound City was incorporated in 1832. The two towns combined in 1865.<ref>Marshall County Historical Society. ''History of Marshall County, West Virginia.'' Marceline, Mo.: Walsworth, 1984. p. 975.416 M367m.</ref> In 1852 a line of the [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad]] opened, connecting the eastern rail network with the Ohio and Mississippi riverboat system; Moundsville was an important port until 1861, when the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] shut down the river system and caused major damage to the railroad.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} Fostoria Glass Company (specializing in hand-blown glassworks) was headquartered in Moundsville from 1891 to 1986. The retired [[West Virginia State Penitentiary]] operated in Moundsville from 1867 to 1995.<ref>{{cite book| last= Bumgardner |first= Stan |editor= Ken Sullivan| title= The West Virginia Encyclopedia |year= 2006 |publisher= West Virginia Humanities Council |location=Charleston, W.Va. |isbn= 0-9778498-0-5 |pages= 505 |chapter=Moundsville Penitentiary}}</ref> On August 4, 1927, [[Charles Lindbergh]] landed [[Spirit of St. Louis|The Spirit of St. Louis]] at Langin Field in Moundsville.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wvculture.org/history/thisdayinwvhistory/0804.html| title = On This Day in West Virginia History - August 4}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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[[File:Moundsville Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Moundsville Bridge]]]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.91|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-24|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-07-02}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.91|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref>{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-24|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-07-02}}</ref>


===Climate===
===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Moundsville has a [[Humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=842664&cityname=Moundsville%2C+West+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Moundsville, West, Virginia]</ref>
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Moundsville has a [[Humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=842664&cityname=Moundsville%2C+West+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Moundsville, West, Virginia]</ref>

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|location = Moundsville, West Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1963–present)
|location = Moundsville, West Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1963–present)
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|Dec record high F = 78
|Dec record high F = 78
|year record high F = 105
|year record high F = 105

|Jan avg record high F = 64.0
|Feb avg record high F = 66.2
|Mar avg record high F = 75.4
|Apr avg record high F = 84.4
|May avg record high F = 88.7
|Jun avg record high F = 92.8
|Jul avg record high F = 94.6
|Aug avg record high F = 93.2
|Sep avg record high F = 90.9
|Oct avg record high F = 82.8
|Nov avg record high F = 74.5
|Dec avg record high F = 64.2
|year avg record high F = 95.7

|Jan high F = 39.3
|Jan high F = 39.3
|Feb high F = 42.7
|Feb high F = 42.7
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|Dec low F = 25.0
|Dec low F = 25.0
|year low F = 40.6
|year low F = 40.6

|Jan avg record low F = 1.7
|Feb avg record low F = 6.1
|Mar avg record low F = 14.8
|Apr avg record low F = 26.8
|May avg record low F = 36.8
|Jun avg record low F = 47.1
|Jul avg record low F = 53.7
|Aug avg record low F = 52.9
|Sep avg record low F = 43.2
|Oct avg record low F = 31.0
|Nov avg record low F = 20.6
|Dec avg record low F = 11.6
|year avg record low F = -1.3

|Jan record low F = −20
|Jan record low F = −20
|Feb record low F = -15
|Feb record low F = -15
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|Dec snow days = 2.4
|Dec snow days = 2.4
|year snow days = 10.8
|year snow days = 10.8
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name=NOAA>{{cite web
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=pbz
| url = https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=pbz
| title = NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data
| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data
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| access-date = June 10, 2021}}</ref><ref name=NCEI>{{cite web
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| title = Station: Moundsville, WV
| title = Station: Moundsville, WV
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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| access-date = June 10, 2021}}</ref>
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 27, 2013}}</ref><br />2014 Estimate<ref name="2014 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=June 19, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 27, 2013}}</ref><br />2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=June 19, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 9,318 people, 4,016 households, and 2,445 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3202.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,458 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1532.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-24}}</ref> there were 9,318 people, 4,016 households, and 2,445 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3202.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,458 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1532.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.


There were 4,016 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.
There were 4,016 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 9,998 people, 4,122 households, and 2,662 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,399.0 people per square mile (1,313.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,461 housing units at an average density of 1,516.6 per square mile (585.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.73% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.16% of the population.
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 9,998 people, 4,122 households, and 2,662 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3,399.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 4,461 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,516.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.73% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.16% of the population.


There were 4,122 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.84.
There were 4,122 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.84.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Edward L. Athey]], sports coach at [[Washington College]].
* [[Edward L. Athey]], sports coach at [[Washington College]].
* [[Steve Crabtree]], Republican politician and media personality
* [[Frank De Vol]], film and television music composer and actor
* [[Frank De Vol]], film and television music composer and actor
* [[Virginia B. Evans]], painter, glass artist, and teacher
* [[Virginia B. Evans]], painter, glass artist, and teacher
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* [[Kristin Lewicki]], professional ice hockey player
* [[Kristin Lewicki]], professional ice hockey player
* [[Adrian Melott]], astrophysicist and astrobiologist
* [[Adrian Melott]], astrophysicist and astrobiologist
* [[Arch A. Moore, Jr.]], former [[Governor of West Virginia]]
* [[Arch A. Moore Jr.]], former [[Governor of West Virginia]]
* [[Ed Pastilong]], football player, coach, and college athletics administrator, WVU's Director of Athletics for 21 years
* [[Ed Pastilong]], football player, coach, and college athletics administrator, WVU's Director of Athletics for 21 years
* [[Ted Valentine]], NCAA men's basketball referee and 2005 [[Naismith Award|Naismith College Official of the Year]].
* [[Ted Valentine]], NCAA men's basketball referee and 2005 [[Naismith Award|Naismith College Official of the Year]].


==Gallery==
== Media ==

<gallery>
* ''[[Moundsville Echo]]''
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File:Grave Creek Mound.jpg|[[Grave Creek Mound]].
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File:Moundsville Bridge.jpg|[[Moundsville Bridge]].
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File:West Virginia State Penitentiary.jpg|[[West Virginia State Penitentiary]].
</gallery>


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
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[[File:West Virginia State Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV.jpg|thumb|[[West Virginia State Penitentiary]]]]
In 2018, documentary filmmakers David Bernabo and John W. Miller released ''Moundsville'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weelunk.com/moundsville-the-happy-the-sad-the-past-the-future-summed-up-in-documentary/|title="Moundsville" — the Happy, the Sad, the Past, the Future Summed Up in Documentary – Weelunk|last=Edinger|first=Nora|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> a documentary about the history of Moundsville.
In 2018, documentary filmmakers David Bernabo and John W. Miller released ''Moundsville'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weelunk.com/moundsville-the-happy-the-sad-the-past-the-future-summed-up-in-documentary/|title="Moundsville" — the Happy, the Sad, the Past, the Future Summed Up in Documentary – Weelunk|last=Edinger|first=Nora|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> a documentary about the history of Moundsville.


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[[Category:County seats in West Virginia]]
[[Category:County seats in West Virginia]]
[[Category:West Virginia populated places on the Ohio River]]
[[Category:West Virginia populated places on the Ohio River]]
[[Category:1771 establishments in Virginia]]
[[Category:1771 establishments in the Colony of Virginia]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1771]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1771]]

Latest revision as of 22:44, 26 December 2024

"Moundsville" redirects here. For the community in Ohio, see Moundsville, Ohio. For places with a similar name, see Moundville.

Moundsville, West Virginia
City
Jefferson Avenue in downtown Moundsville
Jefferson Avenue in downtown Moundsville
Flag of Moundsville, West Virginia
Flag
Official seal of Moundsville, West Virginia
Seal
Location of Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Location of Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Coordinates: 39°55′N 80°44′W / 39.917°N 80.733°W / 39.917; -80.733
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
County Marshall
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorSara Wood-Shaw
 • City ManagerRichard Healy
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2)
 • Land2.91 sq mi (7.53 km2)
 • Water0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)
Elevation
696 ft (212 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
8,122
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
7,981
 • Density2,400/sq mi (930/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26041
Area code304
FIPS code54-56020
GNIS feature ID1543607[3]
Websitewww.cityofmoundsville.com

Moundsville is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River.[4] The population was 8,122 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The city was named for the nearby ancient Grave Creek Mound, constructed 250 to 100 BC by indigenous people of the Adena culture.[5]

History

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Grave Creek Mound

In 1771, English colonists Samuel and James Tomlinson built a cabin at what later became Moundsville, although they did not overwinter, and in fact left for several years after attacks by Native Americans. Elizabethtown, as Tomlinson's community was called, was incorporated in 1830 and would become the county seat upon the creation of Marshall County in 1835. Nearby, the town of Mound City was incorporated in 1832. The two towns combined in 1865.[6] In 1852 a line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened, connecting the eastern rail network with the Ohio and Mississippi riverboat system; Moundsville was an important port until 1861, when the Civil War shut down the river system and caused major damage to the railroad.[citation needed] Fostoria Glass Company (specializing in hand-blown glassworks) was headquartered in Moundsville from 1891 to 1986. The retired West Virginia State Penitentiary operated in Moundsville from 1867 to 1995.[7] On August 4, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed The Spirit of St. Louis at Langin Field in Moundsville.[8]

Geography

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Moundsville Bridge

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.36 square miles (8.70 km2), of which 2.91 square miles (7.54 km2) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2) is water.[9]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Moundsville has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

Climate data for Moundsville, West Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1963–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 74
(23) 		80
(27) 		86
(30) 		92
(33) 		94
(34) 		101
(38) 		105
(41) 		102
(39) 		97
(36) 		93
(34) 		82
(28) 		78
(26) 		105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 64.0
(17.8) 		66.2
(19.0) 		75.4
(24.1) 		84.4
(29.1) 		88.7
(31.5) 		92.8
(33.8) 		94.6
(34.8) 		93.2
(34.0) 		90.9
(32.7) 		82.8
(28.2) 		74.5
(23.6) 		64.2
(17.9) 		95.7
(35.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 39.3
(4.1) 		42.7
(5.9) 		52.1
(11.2) 		65.1
(18.4) 		74.5
(23.6) 		82.2
(27.9) 		85.8
(29.9) 		84.6
(29.2) 		78.5
(25.8) 		66.7
(19.3) 		54.2
(12.3) 		43.6
(6.4) 		64.1
(17.8)
Daily mean °F (°C) 29.5
(−1.4) 		32.0
(0.0) 		40.4
(4.7) 		51.5
(10.8) 		61.7
(16.5) 		69.9
(21.1) 		73.8
(23.2) 		72.6
(22.6) 		65.9
(18.8) 		54.2
(12.3) 		42.8
(6.0) 		34.3
(1.3) 		52.4
(11.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 19.7
(−6.8) 		21.4
(−5.9) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		38.0
(3.3) 		48.9
(9.4) 		57.5
(14.2) 		61.9
(16.6) 		60.5
(15.8) 		53.3
(11.8) 		41.6
(5.3) 		31.4
(−0.3) 		25.0
(−3.9) 		40.6
(4.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 1.7
(−16.8) 		6.1
(−14.4) 		14.8
(−9.6) 		26.8
(−2.9) 		36.8
(2.7) 		47.1
(8.4) 		53.7
(12.1) 		52.9
(11.6) 		43.2
(6.2) 		31.0
(−0.6) 		20.6
(−6.3) 		11.6
(−11.3) 		−1.3
(−18.5)
Record low °F (°C) −20
(−29) 		−15
(−26) 		−3
(−19) 		11
(−12) 		25
(−4) 		36
(2) 		44
(7) 		40
(4) 		31
(−1) 		18
(−8) 		6
(−14) 		−11
(−24) 		−20
(−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.77
(96) 		3.13
(80) 		3.87
(98) 		3.68
(93) 		4.47
(114) 		4.89
(124) 		4.52
(115) 		3.82
(97) 		3.88
(99) 		3.23
(82) 		3.15
(80) 		3.72
(94) 		46.13
(1,172)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.0
(15) 		4.7
(12) 		2.4
(6.1) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		2.5
(6.4) 		15.8
(40)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 14.2 11.7 12.3 14.0 14.1 12.5 11.1 10.2 9.6 10.4 10.9 13.2 144.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.1 3.1 1.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 2.4 10.8
Source: NOAA[11][12]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850445—
186051515.7%
18701,500191.3%
18801,77418.3%
18902,68851.5%
19005,36299.5%
19108,91866.3%
192010,66919.6%
193014,41135.1%
194014,168−1.7%
195014,7724.3%
196015,1632.6%
197013,560−10.6%
198012,419−8.4%
199010,753−13.4%
20009,998−7.0%
20109,318−6.8%
20208,122−12.8%
2021 (est.)7,981[2]−1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2014 Estimate[14]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census,[15] there were 9,318 people, 4,016 households, and 2,445 families living in the city. The population density was 3,202.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,236.3/km2). There were 4,458 housing units at an average density of 1,532.0 units per square mile (591.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 4,016 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 9,998 people, 4,122 households, and 2,662 families living in the city. The population density was 3,399.0 people per square mile (1,312.4 people/km2). There were 4,461 housing units at an average density of 1,516.6 units per square mile (585.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% White, 0.73% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 4,122 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,107, and the median income for a family was $30,534. Males had a median income of $26,242 versus $19,348 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,997. About 18.1% of families and 22.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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Media

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West Virginia State Penitentiary

In 2018, documentary filmmakers David Bernabo and John W. Miller released Moundsville,[16] a documentary about the history of Moundsville.

You Missed My Heart, a song by Mark Kozelek of Sun Kil Moon and Jimmy LaValle, references a prison cemetery in Moundsville.[17] This song has also been covered by Phoebe Bridgers.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ Comins, Linda S. (2006). "Moundsville". In Ken Sullivan (ed.). The West Virginia Encyclopedia. Charleston, W.Va.: West Virginia Humanities Council. p. 505. ISBN 0-9778498-0-5.
  6. ^ Marshall County Historical Society. History of Marshall County, West Virginia. Marceline, Mo.: Walsworth, 1984. p. 975.416 M367m.
  7. ^ Bumgardner, Stan (2006). "Moundsville Penitentiary". In Ken Sullivan (ed.). The West Virginia Encyclopedia. Charleston, W.Va.: West Virginia Humanities Council. p. 505. ISBN 0-9778498-0-5.
  8. ^ "On This Day in West Virginia History - August 4".
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Moundsville, West, Virginia
  11. ^ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  12. ^ "Station: Moundsville, WV". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  13. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  14. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  16. ^ Edinger, Nora. ""Moundsville" — the Happy, the Sad, the Past, the Future Summed Up in Documentary – Weelunk". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  17. ^ Mark Kozelek & Jimmy LaValle (Ft. Jimmy LaValle & Mark Kozelek) – You Missed My Heart, retrieved June 9, 2022
  18. ^ Phoebe Bridgers – You Missed My Heart, retrieved June 9, 2022
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