Amherstdale-Robinette, West Virginia facts for kids
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Amherstdale-Robinette, West Virginia
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Former CDP
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Location of Amherstdale-Robinette, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km2) |
| • Land | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,785 |
| • Density | 100.3/sq mi (38.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-01672 |
Amherstdale-Robinette was a special kind of community in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for population, but it wasn't officially a city or town.
In the year 2000, about 1,785 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 census, this area was divided into two separate CDPs: Amherstdale and Robinette.
Where Was Amherstdale-Robinette Located?
Amherstdale-Robinette was found in West Virginia. It was located along a waterway called Buffalo Creek.
According to government records, the total area of this community was about 17.8 square miles (or 46.1 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers inside its borders.
Who Lived in Amherstdale-Robinette?
In 2000, the community had 1,785 people living there. These people lived in 677 different homes, which are called households. Out of these, 519 were families.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 22.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 11.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 39 years.
Most households were made up of married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. Others were individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.62 people.
How Did People Live?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Amherstdale-Robinette was $28,512 per year. For families, the average income was $38,424.
About 18.5% of families and 23.3% of all people in the area lived below the poverty line. This included about 34.2% of children under 18.
