Pleasants County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pleasants County
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Pleasants County Courthouse in St. Marys
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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 29, 1851 |
| Named for | James Pleasants |
| Seat | St. Marys |
| Largest city | St. Marys |
| Area | |
| • Total | 135 sq mi (350 km2) |
| • Land | 130 sq mi (300 km2) |
| • Water | 4.4 sq mi (11 km2) 3.3%% |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7,605 |
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(2019)
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7,460 |
| • Density | 56.33/sq mi (21.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Pleasants County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. At the 2010 census, the population was 7,605, making it the third-least populous county in the state. Its county seat is St. Marys.
Pleasants County is part of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 135 square miles (350 km2), of which 130 square miles (340 km2) is land and 4.4 square miles (11 km2) (3.3%) is water. It is the fourth-smallest county in West Virginia by area.
Major highways
West Virginia Route 2
West Virginia Route 16
West Virginia Route 807
Adjacent counties
- Washington County, Ohio (north)
- Tyler County (east)
- Ritchie County (southeast)
- Wood County (southwest)
National protected area
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,945 | — | |
| 1870 | 3,012 | 2.3% | |
| 1880 | 6,256 | 107.7% | |
| 1890 | 7,539 | 20.5% | |
| 1900 | 9,345 | 24.0% | |
| 1910 | 8,074 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 7,379 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 6,545 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 6,692 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 6,369 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,124 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,274 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,236 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,546 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,514 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 7,605 | 1.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 7,460 | −1.9% | |
| 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 7,605 people, 2,861 households, and 2,021 families living in the county. The population density was 58.5 inhabitants per square mile (22.6/km2). There were 3,390 housing units at an average density of 26.1 per square mile (10.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 1.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry,
Of the 2,861 households, 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 42.4 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,882 and the median income for a family was $54,391. Males had a median income of $52,738 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,770. About 6.7% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
Education
In Pleasants County, there is a single school district including one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools. The county is also served by the Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute, which offers vocational education in a variety of fields.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Pleasants para niños
