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词条 Gassaway, West Virginia
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  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Climate

  5. References

  6. External links

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|image_caption = Elk Street (West Virginia Route 4) in downtown Gassaway in 2007
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|map_caption = Location of Gassaway in Braxton County, West Virginia.
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|subdivision_name1 = West Virginia
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|leader_name = Logan M. Thompson
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|established_date = Richard Roach
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|area_total_km2 = 3.15
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|population_total = 908
|population_density_km2 = 291.79
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|timezone = Eastern (EST)
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}}Gassaway is a town in Braxton County, West Virginia, in the United States. The population was 908 at the 2010 census. Gassaway was incorporated in 1905 and named for Henry Gassaway Davis, the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1904.[4] The center of population of West Virginia is located approximately {{convert|7|mi|km|0}} north of Gassaway.[5]

History

The town was originally created at the ends of two divisions of the Coal and Coke Railway, one originating in Charleston and the other originating in Elkins. Because of its central location, the area was an ideal place to build shops to facilitate the transition between the relatively flat Charleston division, which could operate with standard equipment, and the more hilly Elkins division of the Coal & Coke which required heavier engines. The town was laid out in 1904, and over the next decade, businesses and infrastructure such as hotels, a bank, stores, schools, a hospital, office buildings and churches appeared to serve the growing population. By 1915, the Coal & Coke Railway Company had completed work on a depot to facilitate passenger service to the town.[6] The Gassaway Depot still stands today and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.[7]

Geography

Gassaway is located at {{coord|38|40|15|N|80|46|13|W|type:city}} (38.670712, -80.770413),[8] along the Elk River.[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|1.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|1.16|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.[10]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1910= 1086
|1920= 1518
|1930= 1618
|1940= 1429
|1950= 1306
|1960= 1223
|1970= 1253
|1980= 1225
|1990= 946
|2000= 901
|2010= 908
|estyear=2017
|estimate=873
|estref=[11]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[12]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 908 people, 434 households, and 228 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|782.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 496 housing units at an average density of {{convert|427.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 434 households of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the town was 44.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 901 people, 420 households, and 243 families residing in the town. The population density was 741.5 inhabitants per square mile (285.1/km²). There were 506 housing units at an average density of 416.4 per square mile (160.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.34% White, 0.55% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 420 households out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.7% 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 2.87.

In the town, the population dispersal was 20.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males. The median income for a household in the town was $23,009, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $17,396 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,965. About 10.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to freezing winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gassaway has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[14]

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2017_Gazetteer/2017_gaz_place_54.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Mar 27, 2019}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
4. ^West Virginia Blue Book. Published annually by the Clerk's Office of the West Virginia Senate.
5. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt |title=Population and Population Centers by State: 2000 |publisher=United States Census |accessdate=2007-07-15 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HZRQVgCU?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt |archivedate=2013-06-22 |df= }}
6. ^{{cite web|title=Gassaway and Community: 1796-1942|url=http://www.wvculture.org/history/communities/gassaway.pdf|work=West Virginia Division of Culture and History|publisher=West Virginia Division of Culture and History|accessdate=2013-07-31}}
7. ^{{NRISref|version=2009a}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://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}}
9. ^{{cite book| title= West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer |year=1997 |publisher= DeLorme |location=Yarmouth, Me. |isbn= 0-89933-246-3 |pages= 45}}
10. ^{{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 |accessdate=2013-01-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}
11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6G4J8TS75?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 22, 2013|df=}}
13. ^{{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}}
14. ^Climate Summary for Gassaway, West Virginia

External links

Gassaway Days celebration on the 4th of July weekend features live music, a parade, car show, and fireworks. Visit the link for a schedule of events.

  • Gassaway Days - Facebook Page
{{Braxton County, West Virginia}}{{West Virginia municipalities}}

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