Romney, WV

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2,062
TOTAL POPULATION
950
MALE POPULATION
1,112
FEMALE POPULATION
85.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.7
MEDIAN AGE
4.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,698
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$34,063
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
617
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Romney

The most populous races in Romney are White / Caucasian (1,762 | 85.5%), Two or more Races (273 | 13.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (125 | 6.1%).
Race in Romney
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American271.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1256.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,76285.5%
Two or more Races27313.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,062100.0%

Ancestry in Romney

The most populous ancestries reported in Romney are German (422 | 20.5%), English (311 | 15.1%), Irish (250 | 12.1%), American (134 | 6.5%), and Scottish (116 | 5.6%), together accounting for 59.8% of all Romney residents.
Ancestry in Romney
Ancestry# Population% Population
African361.8%
American1346.5%
British50.2%
Canadian60.3%
Central American743.6%
Czechoslovakian602.9%
Dutch50.2%
English31115.1%
European110.5%
French80.4%
German42220.5%
Honduran743.6%
Hungarian130.6%
Irish25012.1%
Italian753.6%
Mexican432.1%
Polish170.8%
Scotch-Irish211.0%
Scottish1165.6%
Subsaharan African361.8%
Thai763.7%
Ukrainian50.2%
Welsh40.2%
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Immigrants in Romney

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Romney came from Asia (11 | 0.5%), India (11 | 0.5%), South Central Asia (11 | 0.5%), Central America (10 | 0.5%), and Honduras (10 | 0.5%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Romney residents.
Immigrants in Romney
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia110.5%
Canada60.3%
Central America100.5%
Europe40.2%
Germany40.2%
Honduras100.5%
India110.5%
Latin America100.5%
South Central Asia110.5%
Western Europe40.2%
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Sex and Age in Romney

Sex and Age in Romney

The most populous age groups in Romney are 10 to 14 Years (131 | 13.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (146 | 13.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Romney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years118 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years131 (13.8%)146 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Years94 (9.9%)76 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years23 (2.4%)25 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years19 (2.0%)25 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years10 (1.1%)54 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years67 (7.0%)63 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years7 (0.7%)44 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years69 (7.3%)72 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years119 (12.5%)87 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years118 (12.4%)88 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years30 (3.2%)46 (4.1%)
65 to 69 Years58 (6.1%)36 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years24 (2.5%)95 (8.5%)
75 to 79 Years36 (3.8%)85 (7.6%)
80 to 84 Years12 (1.3%)39 (3.5%)
85 Years and over15 (1.6%)88 (7.9%)
Total950 (100.0%)1,112 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Romney

Median Family Size in Romney

The median family size in Romney is 4.20 persons per family, with single female/mother families (132 | 40.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.65 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (183 | 56.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Romney
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple183 (56.0%)3.85
Single Male/Father12 (3.7%)4.42
Single Female/Mother132 (40.4%)4.65
Total Families327 (100.0%)4.20

Median Household Size in Romney

The median household size in Romney is 2.63 persons per household, with single female/mother households (132 | 17.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.79 persons per household. non-family households (411 | 55.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Romney
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple183 (24.8%)3.85
Single Male/Father12 (1.6%)4.42
Single Female/Mother132 (17.9%)4.79
Non-family411 (55.7%)1.34
Total Households738 (100.0%)2.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in Romney

Out of a total of 738 households in Romney, 327 (44.3%) are family households, while 411 (55.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 194, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 372.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Romney
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-372 (50.4%)
2-Person Households194 (26.3%)14 (1.9%)
3-Person Households78 (10.6%)25 (3.4%)
4-Person Households32 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total327 (44.3%)411 (55.7%)

Female Fertility in Romney

Fertility by Age in Romney

Female Fertility by Age in Romney
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Romney

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Romney
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Romney

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Romney
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Romney

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Romney
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Romney

Income Overview in Romney

Per Capita Income in Romney is $19,698, while median incomes of families and households are $59,250 and $34,063 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,062$19,698
Median Family Income327$59,250
Mean Family Income327$67,509
Median Household Income738$34,063
Mean Household Income738$49,396
Income Deficit327$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,06238.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,06261.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0620.48

Earnings by Sex in Romney

Average Earnings in Romney are $33,625, $45,885 for men and $28,365 for women, a difference of 38.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Romney
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male241 (39.4%)$45,885
Female370 (60.6%)$28,365
Total611 (100.0%)$33,625

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Romney

The most common earnings brackets in Romney are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (38 | 15.8%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (57 | 15.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Romney
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (7.9%)28 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)15 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)15 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (2.1%)21 (5.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99917 (7.0%)17 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49919 (7.9%)16 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (0.4%)57 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (2.1%)33 (8.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (0.8%)15 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (5.4%)33 (8.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (2.1%)27 (7.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99936 (14.9%)18 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (4.2%)3 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99919 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (15.8%)26 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (2.1%)39 (10.5%)
$100,000+21 (8.7%)7 (1.9%)
Total241 (100.0%)370 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Romney

Average earnings in Romney are $48,646 for men and $28,221 for women, a difference of 42.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $138,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $35,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,500, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,706.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Romney
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$47,083$28,897
College or Associate's Degree$35,000$23,706
Bachelor's Degree$68,869$42,750
Graduate Degree$138,750$67,500
Total$48,646$28,221

Family Income in Romney

Family Income Brackets in Romney

According to the Romney family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Romney
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003410.4%
$10,000 to $14,999329.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995215.9%
$25,000 to $34,999103.1%
$35,000 to $49,999329.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996720.5%
$75,000 to $99,999216.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994513.8%
$150,000 to $199,999226.7%
$200,000+123.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Romney

3-person families (83 | 25.4%) account for the highest median family income in Romney with $65,987 per family, while 2-person families (196 | 59.9%) have the highest median income of $30,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Romney
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families196 (59.9%)$60,000
3-Person Families83 (25.4%)$65,987
4-Person Families29 (8.9%)$0
5-Person Families11 (3.4%)$0
6-Person Families8 (2.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total327 (100.0%)$59,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Romney

Family Income by Number of Earners in Romney
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners133 (40.7%)$18,750
1 Earner99 (30.3%)$61,518
2 Earners91 (27.8%)$117,917
3+ Earners4 (1.2%)$0
Total327 (100.0%)$59,250

Household Income in Romney

Household Income Brackets in Romney

With 150 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Romney, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Romney
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000598.0%
$10,000 to $14,99910314.0%
$15,000 to $24,99913518.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997510.2%
$35,000 to $49,9999012.2%
$50,000 to $74,99915020.3%
$75,000 to $99,999385.1%
$100,000 to $149,999527.0%
$150,000 to $199,999243.3%
$200,000+121.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Romney

The median household income in Romney is $34,063, with the highest median household income of $53,571 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 302 households (40.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 6 households (0.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Romney
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6 (0.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years131 (17.7%)$39,432
45 to 64 Years302 (40.9%)$53,571
65+ Years299 (40.5%)$21,477
Total738 (100.0%)$34,063

Poverty in Romney

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Romney

With 31.5% poverty level for males and 34.6% for females among the residents of Romney, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 45 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Romney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (20.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years38 (32.2%)62 (69.7%)
12 to 14 Years15 (15.1%)32 (80.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (21.0%)10 (31.2%)
25 to 34 Years10 (43.5%)20 (25.3%)
35 to 44 Years40 (54.0%)17 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years68 (36.2%)58 (36.5%)
55 to 64 Years73 (49.3%)56 (41.8%)
65 to 74 Years17 (21.2%)37 (29.6%)
75 Years and over7 (11.5%)19 (9.5%)
Total279 (31.5%)365 (34.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Romney

According to the poverty statistics in Romney, males aged 5 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Romney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)34 (79.1%)
5 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years80 (67.8%)27 (30.3%)
12 to 14 Years84 (84.9%)8 (20.0%)
15 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (78.9%)22 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years13 (56.5%)59 (74.7%)
35 to 44 Years34 (46.0%)90 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years120 (63.8%)101 (63.5%)
55 to 64 Years75 (50.7%)78 (58.2%)
65 to 74 Years63 (78.7%)88 (70.4%)
75 Years and over54 (88.5%)182 (90.5%)
Total607 (68.5%)689 (65.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Romney

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Romney show that 4.9% or 9 of the total 183 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Romney
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children119 (93.0%)9 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (95.1%)9 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Romney

According to the poverty data in Romney, 66.7% or 8 single-father households and 75.8% or 100 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (66.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Romney
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (66.7%)52 (82.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)31 (59.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (66.7%)100 (75.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Romney

The poverty data for Romney shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 108 of the single-parent households (75.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (7.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Romney
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (7.0%)60 (80.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)31 (59.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (4.9%)108 (75.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Romney

Employment by Class of Employer in Romney

Among the 524 employed individuals in Romney, private company employees (296 | 56.5%), not-for-profit organizations (79 | 15.1%), and state government employees (53 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Romney
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29656.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)275.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations7915.1%
Local Government Employees499.3%
State Government Employees5310.1%
Federal Government Employees193.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total524100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Romney

According to the labor force statistics for Romney, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,583), 39.0% or 617 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.9% or 86 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 77.9% or 141 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 42.9% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Romney
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28 (21.7%)12 (42.9%)
20 to 24 Years21 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years34 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years23 (35.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years141 (77.9%)21 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years219 (63.1%)53 (24.2%)
55 to 59 Years71 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years33 (43.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total617 (39.0%)86 (13.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Romney

According to labor force statistics for Romney, 56.8% of individuals (521) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (918) are in the labor force, with 14.2% or 74 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.1% or 135 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.8% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Romney
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma214 (49.8%)107 (24.8%)
College / Associate Degree166 (81.4%)26 (12.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher135 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total521 (56.8%)130 (14.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Romney

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Romney are Management (68 | 12.8%), Community & Social Service (66 | 12.4%), Education Instruction & Library (53 | 10.0%), Business & Financial (26 | 4.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (24 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Romney

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Romney, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (29.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Romney
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20 (29.4%)48 (70.6%)
Business & Financial26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (7.6%)61 (92.4%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)51 (25.6%)148 (74.4%)
Total (Overall)193 (36.3%)338 (63.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Romney are Healthcare Support (46 | 8.7%), Security & Protection (30 | 5.7%), Law Enforcement (26 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (26 | 4.9%), and Personal Care & Service (17 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in Romney

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Romney, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (83.3%), and Law Enforcement (80.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (73.1%), and Personal Care & Service (29.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Romney
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1 (2.2%)45 (97.8%)
Security & Protection25 (83.3%)5 (16.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Total (Category)45 (37.8%)74 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)193 (36.3%)338 (63.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Romney are Sales & Related (68 | 12.8%), and Office & Administration (35 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Romney

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Romney
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (4.4%)65 (95.6%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (2.9%)100 (97.1%)
Total (Overall)193 (36.3%)338 (63.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Romney are Construction & Extraction (26 | 4.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Romney

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Romney
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)193 (36.3%)338 (63.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Romney are Transportation (38 | 7.2%), Material Moving (21 | 4.0%), and Production (11 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Romney

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Romney
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Transportation31 (81.6%)7 (18.4%)
Material Moving18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Total (Category)54 (77.1%)16 (22.9%)
Total (Overall)193 (36.3%)338 (63.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Romney

Employment Industries in Romney

The major employment industries in Romney include Health Care & Social Assistance (98 | 18.5%), Educational Services (95 | 17.9%), Retail Trade (85 | 16.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (57 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (36 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Romney

Employment Industries by Sex in Romney

The Romney industries that see more men than women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Construction (89.7%), and Manufacturing (75.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Educational Services (99.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Romney
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction26 (89.7%)3 (10.3%)
Manufacturing27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade13 (15.3%)72 (84.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services1 (1.1%)94 (99.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance32 (32.7%)66 (67.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services21 (36.8%)36 (63.2%)
Public Administration21 (67.7%)10 (32.3%)
Total193 (36.3%)338 (63.6%)

Education in Romney

School Enrollment in Romney

The most common levels of schooling among the 564 students in Romney are middle school (264 | 46.8%), high school (151 | 26.8%), and elementary school (86 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Romney
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool325.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School8615.2%
Middle School26446.8%
High School15126.8%
College / Undergraduate315.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total564100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Romney

Out of a total of 564 students who are enrolled in schools in Romney, 3 (0.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 561 (99.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (2.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 118 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Romney
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds137 (97.9%)3 (2.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total561 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Romney

Education (89 | 33.8%), business (32 | 12.2%), social sciences (28 | 10.6%), science & technology (24 | 9.1%), and psychology (20 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 263 individuals in Romney who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Romney
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences114.2%
Psychology207.6%
Social Sciences2810.6%
Engineering93.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies114.2%
Science & Technology249.1%
Business3212.2%
Education8933.8%
Literature & Languages51.9%
Liberal Arts & History103.8%
Visual & Performing Arts114.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities134.9%
Total263100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Romney

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Romney

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Romney are males with 2 vehicles (81, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (76, making up 24.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Romney
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle19 (9.8%)138 (41.7%)
2 Vehicles81 (42.0%)76 (23.0%)
3 Vehicles53 (27.5%)79 (23.9%)
4 Vehicles35 (18.1%)38 (11.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Romney

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Romney are less than 5 minutes (161 commuters, 30.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (106 commuters, 20.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (103 commuters, 19.7%).
Commute Time in Romney
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes16130.7%
5 to 9 Minutes10620.2%
10 to 14 Minutes275.1%
15 to 19 Minutes244.6%
20 to 24 Minutes101.9%
25 to 29 Minutes40.8%
30 to 34 Minutes61.1%
35 to 39 Minutes326.1%
40 to 44 Minutes122.3%
45 to 59 Minutes10319.7%
60 to 89 Minutes234.4%
90 or more Minutes163.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Romney

The most common commute times in Romney are less than 5 minutes (81 commuters, 42.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (93 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Romney
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes81 (42.0%)80 (24.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (6.7%)93 (28.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)27 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes10 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes29 (15.0%)3 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes25 (13.0%)78 (23.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (3.6%)16 (4.8%)
90 or more Minutes16 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Romney

The most frequent times of departure to work in Romney are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (44, 22.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (61, 18.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Romney
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20 (10.4%)8 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (4.7%)3 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (6.2%)7 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7 (3.6%)10 (3.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM44 (22.8%)31 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM21 (10.9%)57 (17.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (5.2%)43 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5 (2.6%)61 (18.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (6.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM24 (12.4%)17 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (14.0%)50 (15.1%)
Total193 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Romney

Occupancy by Ownership in Romney

Of the total 738 dwellings in Romney, owner-occupied units account for 395 (53.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 343 (46.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Romney
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39553.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34346.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units738100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Romney

Occupancy by Household Size in Romney
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37250.4%
2-Person Household20828.2%
3-Person Household10314.0%
4+ Person Household557.4%
Total Housing Units738100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Romney

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Romney
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household157 (42.2%)215 (57.8%)
2-Person Household141 (67.8%)67 (32.2%)
3-Person Household62 (60.2%)41 (39.8%)
4+ Person Household35 (63.6%)20 (36.4%)
Total Housing Units395 (53.5%)343 (46.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Romney

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Romney
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School38 (33.6%)75 (66.4%)
High School Diploma120 (44.1%)152 (55.9%)
College/Associate Degree91 (53.2%)80 (46.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher146 (80.2%)36 (19.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Romney

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Romney
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7410.0%
35 to 44 Years638.5%
45 to 54 Years17023.0%
55 to 64 Years13217.9%
65 to 74 Years13217.9%
75 to 84 Years10714.5%
85 Years and Over608.1%
Total738100.0%

Housing Finances in Romney

Median Income by Occupancy in Romney

Median Income by Occupancy in Romney
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied395 (53.5%)$55,845
Renter-Occupied343 (46.5%)$17,330
Average738 (100.0%)$34,063

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Romney

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Romney
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (2.0%)19 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.8%)29 (8.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)103 (30.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99963 (16.0%)42 (12.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (4.6%)12 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (8.1%)43 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (13.7%)36 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999115 (29.1%)35 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (6.1%)14 (4.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (10.6%)10 (2.9%)
$150,000 or more36 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Romney

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Romney
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026 (6.6%)89 (26.0%)
$300 to $499140 (35.4%)35 (10.2%)
$500 to $79960 (15.2%)106 (30.9%)
$800 to $99919 (4.8%)44 (12.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49991 (23.0%)28 (8.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99951 (12.9%)3 (0.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Romney

Housing Structures in Romney

Housing Structures in Romney
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45461.5%
Single Unit, Attached60.8%
2 Unit Apartments243.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments152.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14119.1%
10 or more Apartments547.3%
Mobile Home / Other446.0%
Total738100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Romney

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Romney
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached370 (81.5%)84 (18.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)141 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other25 (56.8%)19 (43.2%)
Total395 (53.5%)343 (46.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Romney

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Romney
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (1.5%)79 (23.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms80 (20.3%)152 (44.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms146 (37.0%)98 (28.6%)
8 or more Rooms163 (41.3%)8 (2.3%)
Total395 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Romney

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Romney
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)9 (2.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity243 (61.5%)285 (83.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene110 (27.9%)49 (14.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Romney

Household Vehicle Usage in Romney
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)105 (30.6%)
1 Vehicle179 (45.3%)177 (51.6%)
2 Vehicles135 (34.2%)44 (12.8%)
3 or more Vehicles81 (20.5%)17 (5.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Romney

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Romney

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units196199
Median Property Value$118,900$158,200
Median Household Income$32,143$25
Monthly Housing Costs$344$0
Real Estate Taxes$560$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Romney

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Romney
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (15.8%)13 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99936 (18.4%)40 (20.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999129 (65.8%)119 (59.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)27 (13.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Romney

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Romney
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99970 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (11.2%)11 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (10.7%)10 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (24.0%)33 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)68 (34.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (7.1%)24 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more11 (5.6%)28 (14.1%)
Total196 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Romney

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Romney
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x42 (21.4%)66,513 (33,423.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (11.2%)105 (52.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x49 (25.0%)47 (23.6%)
4.0x or more83 (42.3%)18 (9.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Romney

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Romney
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800150 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49946 (23.5%)85 (42.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)86 (43.2%)
Total196 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Romney

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Romney

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Romney
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years442 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years37 (78.7%)10 (21.3%)
26 to 34 Years86 (86.9%)13 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years159 (87.8%)22 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years257 (74.1%)90 (25.9%)
55 to 64 Years282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,805 (93.0%)135 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Romney

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Romney
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen442 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen37 (78.7%)10 (21.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Romney

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Romney
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000625 (90.1%)69 (9.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999330 (87.8%)46 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999392 (95.2%)20 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Romney

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Romney
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 641 (54.7%)66 (88.0%)
6 to 18 Years236 (53.4%)277 (62.7%)
19 to 25 Years4 (8.5%)33 (70.2%)
25 to 34 Years50 (50.5%)50 (50.5%)
35 to 44 Years53 (29.3%)106 (58.6%)
45 to 54 Years143 (41.2%)118 (34.0%)
55 to 64 Years177 (62.8%)118 (41.8%)
65 to 74 Years199 (97.1%)109 (53.2%)
75 Years and over262 (100.0%)120 (45.8%)
Total1,165 (60.1%)997 (51.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Romney

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Romney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (7.0%)
5 to 17 Years43 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (11.9%)23 (20.7%)
35 to 64 Years127 (31.0%)107 (26.8%)
65 to 74 Years22 (27.5%)63 (50.4%)
75 Years and over28 (45.9%)148 (73.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Romney

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Romney: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (7.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (11.9%)1 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.2%)29 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.7%)9 (7.2%)
75 Years and over17 (27.9%)51 (25.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Romney: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (6.3%)56 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (16.0%)
75 Years and over9 (14.7%)24 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Romney: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (19.8%)
35 to 64 Years118 (28.8%)24 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.7%)26 (20.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)72 (35.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Romney: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (7.1%)102 (25.5%)
65 to 74 Years15 (18.8%)49 (39.2%)
75 Years and over11 (18.0%)101 (50.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Romney: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (3.9%)46 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.7%)31 (24.8%)
75 Years and over8 (13.1%)4 (2.0%)

Technology Access in Romney

Computing Device Access in Romney

Computing Device Access in Romney
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop34246.3%
Smartphone44159.8%
Tablet29940.5%
No Computing Device23131.3%
Total738100.0%

Internet Access in Romney

Internet Access in Romney
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home43859.4%
Cellular Data Only385.1%
Satellite Internet162.2%
No Internet25935.1%
Total738100.0%

Romney Summary

Romney, West Virginia is a small town located in the Eastern Panhandle of the state. It is the county seat of Hampshire County and is located along the South Branch of the Potomac River. The town was founded in 1762 and was named after the English town of Romney, Kent. It is the oldest town in West Virginia and is the only incorporated town in the state.

Geography

Romney is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains. It is situated in the South Branch Valley of the Potomac River, at the confluence of the South Branch and the Cacapon River. The town is located at the intersection of US Route 50 and West Virginia Route 28. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains, with the Allegheny Front to the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east.

Economy

The economy of Romney is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a pharmacy, and a variety of restaurants. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, and hay.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Romney was 1,848. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Romney was founded in 1762 by Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron. The town was named after the English town of Romney, Kent. It was the first town in West Virginia to be incorporated, in 1832. During the Civil War, Romney was the site of several skirmishes between Union and Confederate forces. After the war, the town experienced a period of growth and prosperity, with the construction of several new buildings, including a courthouse, a jail, and a post office.
In the late 19th century, the town experienced a period of decline, as the railroad bypassed the town and the local economy suffered. In the early 20th century, the town experienced a resurgence, with the construction of a new railroad line and the opening of several new businesses. The town has continued to grow and prosper in the 21st century, with the opening of several new businesses and the construction of a new hospital.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Romney?
Total Population of Romney is 2,062.
What is the Total Male Population of Romney?
Total Male Population of Romney is 950.
What is the Total Female Population of Romney?
Total Female Population of Romney is 1,112.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Romney?
There are 85.43 Males per 100 Females in Romney.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Romney?
There are 117.05 Females per 100 Males in Romney.
What is the Median Population Age in Romney?
Median Population Age in Romney is 47.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Romney
Average Family Size in Romney is 4.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Romney
Average Household Size in Romney is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Romney?
Per Capita income in Romney is $19,698.
What is the Median Family Income in Romney?
Median Family Income in Romney is $59,250.
What is the Median Household income in Romney?
Median Household Income in Romney is $34,063.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Romney?
Income or Wage Gap in Romney is 38.2%.
Women in Romney earn 61.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Romney?
Inequality or Gini Index in Romney is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Romney?
There are 617 People in the Labor Forcein in Romney.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Romney?
39.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Romney.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Romney?
Unemployment Rate in Romney is 13.9%.