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'''Brandonville''' is a town in [[Preston County, West Virginia|Preston County]], [[West Virginia]], [[United States]]. The population was 101 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Brandonville''' is a town in northern [[Preston County, West Virginia|Preston County]], [[West Virginia]], United States. The population was 136 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/> It is part of the [[Morgantown metropolitan area]].


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Brandonville is located at {{coord|39|39|59|N|79|37|17|W|type:city}} (39.666321, -79.621517).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Brandonville is located at {{coord|39|39|59|N|79|37|17|W|type:city}} (39.666321, -79.621517).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2013-01-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fgeo%2Fwww%2Fgazetteer%2Ffiles%2FGaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-24 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<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=January 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-01-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 101 people, 47 households, and 29 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|259.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 57 housing units at an average density of {{convert|146.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 95.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 5.0% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.0% of the population.
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 101 people, 47 households, and 29 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|259.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 57 housing units at an average density of {{convert|146.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 95.0% White and 5.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 24, 2013}}</ref>


There were 47 households of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.62.
Of the 47 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 31.9% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.62.


The median age in the town was 41.9 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
The median age in the town was 41.9 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 102 people, 41 households, and 28 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 259.3 inhabitants per square mile (101.0/km²). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 116.9 per square mile (45.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.06% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 2.94% from two or more races.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 102 people, 41 households, and 28 families living in the town. The population density was 259.3 inhabitants per square mile (101.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 116.9 per square mile (45.5/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 97.06% White, and 2.94% from two or more races.<ref name="GR2" />
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Of the 41 households 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.


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The age distribution was 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.
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There were 41 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.


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The median household income was $28,125 and the median family income was $25,000. Males had a median income of $61,875 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,118. There were 17.6% of families and 24.5% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 58.8% of under eighteens and 32.0% of those over 64.
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In the town, the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

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The median income for a household in the town was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $61,875 versus $17,917 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $22,118. There were 17.6% of families and 24.5% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 58.8% of under eighteens and 32.0% of those over 64.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[George Bird Evans]], noted illustrator, mystery novelist, gunning and bird dog writer, and dog breeder.
* [[George Bird Evans]], illustrator, mystery novelist, gunning and bird dog writer, and dog breeder
* [[Mrs. A. Elmore]], writer, editor, temperance reformer, and philanthropist


==References==
==References==
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{{Preston County, West Virginia}}
{{West Virginia municipalities}}
{{West Virginia municipalities}}

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[[Category:Towns in Preston County, West Virginia]]
[[Category:Towns in Preston County, West Virginia]]

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"Brandonville" redirects here. For the census-designated place in Pennsylvania, see Brandonville, Pennsylvania.

Brandonville, West Virginia
Town
Hagans Homestead (1830)
Hagans Homestead (1830)
Location of Brandonville in Preston County, West Virginia.
Location of Brandonville in Preston County, West Virginia.
Coordinates: 39°39′59″N 79°37′17″W / 39.66639°N 79.62139°W / 39.66639; -79.62139
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Area
[1]
 • Total0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
 • Land0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,805 ft (550 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total136
 • Estimate 
(2021)[3]
136
 • Density272.73/sq mi (105.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26525
Area code304
FIPS code54-09844[4]
GNIS feature ID1553965[2]
Websitehttps://local.wv.gov/brandonville/Pages/default.aspx

Brandonville is a town in northern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area.

History

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Brandonville was laid out in 1827 by Jonathan Brandon, and named for him.[5]

The Hagans Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[6]

Geography

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Brandonville is located at 39°39′59″N 79°37′17″W / 39.66639°N 79.62139°W / 39.66639; -79.62139 (39.666321, -79.621517).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.39 square miles (1.01 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860165—
1870100−39.4%
18801077.0%
189082−23.4%
190068−17.1%
19109641.2%
192067−30.2%
19308222.4%
194011337.8%
1950100−11.5%
19601099.0%
197082−24.8%
19809212.2%
199073−20.7%
200010239.7%
2010101−1.0%
202013634.7%
2021 (est.)136[3]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

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At the 2010 census there were 101 people, 47 households, and 29 families living in the town. The population density was 259.0 inhabitants per square mile (100.0/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 146.2 per square mile (56.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.0% White and 5.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0%.[10]

Of the 47 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 31.9% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the town was 41.9 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 102 people, 41 households, and 28 families living in the town. The population density was 259.3 inhabitants per square mile (101.0/km2). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 116.9 per square mile (45.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.06% White, and 2.94% from two or more races.[4] Of the 41 households 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median household income was $28,125 and the median family income was $25,000. Males had a median income of $61,875 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,118. There were 17.6% of families and 24.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 58.8% of under eighteens and 32.0% of those over 64.

Notable people

[edit]
  • George Bird Evans, illustrator, mystery novelist, gunning and bird dog writer, and dog breeder
  • Mrs. A. Elmore, writer, editor, temperance reformer, and philanthropist

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brandonville, West Virginia
  3. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Morton, Oren Frederic; Cole, J. R. (1914). A History of Preston County, West Virginia. Journal Publishing Company. p. 243.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
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