Marshall County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Marshall County
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Marshall County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| Founded | March 12, 1835 |
| Seat | Moundsville |
| Largest city | Moundsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 312 sq mi (810 km2) |
| • Land | 305 sq mi (790 km2) |
| • Water | 6.7 sq mi (17 km2) 2.2%% |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 33,107 |
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(2019)
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30,531 |
| • Density | 106.11/sq mi (40.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Marshall County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. At the 2010 census, the population was 33,107. Its county seat is Moundsville. With its southern border at what would be a continuation of the Mason-Dixon line to the Ohio River, it forms the base of the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.
Marshall County is part of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Marshall County is home to the largest conical burial mound in North America, at Moundsville. Marshall County was formed in 1835 from Ohio County by act of the Virginia Assembly. In 1852, on Christmas Eve, workers completed the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad's connection to the Ohio River at Rosby's Rock in Marshall County. It more recently became home to the New Vrindaban community of Hare Krishnas, and Prabhupada's Palace of Gold.
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History
It was named in honor of John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, who died in 1835.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 312 square miles (810 km2), of which 305 square miles (790 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) (2.2%) is water.
Major Highways
U.S. Highway 250
West Virginia Route 2
West Virginia Route 86
West Virginia Route 88
West Virginia Route 891
Adjacent Counties
- Ohio County (north)
- Washington County, Pennsylvania (northeast)
- Greene County, Pennsylvania (east)
- Wetzel County (south)
- Monroe County, Ohio (southwest)
- Belmont County, Ohio (northwest)
National protected area
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 6,937 | — | |
| 1850 | 10,138 | 46.1% | |
| 1860 | 12,997 | 28.2% | |
| 1870 | 14,941 | 15.0% | |
| 1880 | 18,840 | 26.1% | |
| 1890 | 20,735 | 10.1% | |
| 1900 | 26,444 | 27.5% | |
| 1910 | 32,388 | 22.5% | |
| 1920 | 33,681 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 39,831 | 18.3% | |
| 1940 | 40,189 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 36,893 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 38,041 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 37,598 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 41,608 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 37,356 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 35,519 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 33,107 | −6.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 30,531 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2019 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 33,107 people, 13,869 households, and 9,359 families residing in the county. The population density was 108.4 inhabitants per square mile (41.9/km2). There were 15,918 housing units at an average density of 52.1 per square mile (20.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.0% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.2% were German, 17.6% were Irish, 13.0% were English, 9.6% were American, 7.0% were Polish, and 6.6% were Italian.
Of the 13,869 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age was 44.3 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,419 and the median income for a family was $43,482. Males had a median income of $41,193 versus $26,585 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,064. About 13.9% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- Benwood
- Cameron
- Glen Dale
- McMechen
- Moundsville (county seat)
- Wheeling (mostly in Ohio County)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marshall (Virginia Occidental) para niños
