Huttonsville is a town in
Randolph County Randolph County is the name of eight counties in the United States:
*Randolph County, Alabama
*Randolph County, Arkansas
*Randolph County, Georgia
*Randolph County, Illinois
*Randolph County, Indiana
*Randolph County, Missouri
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,
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...
, United States, along the
Tygart Valley River
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. The population was 163 at the
2020 census.
History
Huttonsville was named for Jonathan Hutton, a pioneer settler.
Located at Huttonsville are the
E. E. Hutton House and
Tygarts Valley Church, listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
.
Located near Huttonsville are the site of
Cheat Summit Fort
White Top is a knob and spur of Cheat Mountain in southeastern Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. Sitting at an elevation of , it is located just west of the Shavers Fork of Cheat River and Cheat Bridge. While White Top was originally cr ...
and
Fort Marrow, also listed on the Register.
Huttonsville Correctional Center of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is located in the area.
Geography
Huttonsville is located at (38.713266, -79.977329).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , all land.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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system, Huttonsville has a
marine west coast climate
An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate, is the humid temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring cool summers and mild winters ( ...
, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Huttonsville, West Virginia
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Demographics
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 221 people, 87 households, and 56 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 105 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup
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of the town was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3%.
Of the 87 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.0% of households were one person and 18.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the town was 32.4 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 217 people, 83 households, and 62 families living in the town. The population density was 707.3 inhabitants per square mile (270.3/km). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 312.9 per square mile (119.6/km). The racial makeup
A race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society. The term came into common usage during the 1500s, when it was used to refer to groups of variou ...
of the town was 99.08% White and 0.92% Asian.
Of the 83 households 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 22.9% of households were one person and 13.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.
The age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median household income was $22,321 and the median family income was $24,821. Males had a median income of $24,107 versus $12,321 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,827. About 14.5% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line
The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for t ...
, including 28.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those sixty five or over.
See also
* Huttonsville Correctional Center
Huttonsville Correctional Center is a prison located near Huttonsville in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was created by an act of the Legislature in 1937 to relieve overcrowding at the West Virginia State Penitentiary. It remained a branc ...
* Huttonsville State Farm Wildlife Management Area
References
External links
Huttonsville and the Hutton House information from the Traveling 219 project
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Towns in Randolph County, West Virginia
Towns in West Virginia