Switzer, West Virginia

Switzer is a town located in Logan County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,138.

Geography

\nSwitzer is located at 37°47'37" North, 81°59'15" West (37.793612, -81.987386)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.9 km² (9.6 mi²). 24.9 km² (9.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,138 people, 466 households, and 322 families residing in the town. The population density is 45.7/km² (118.3/mi²). There are 537 housing units at an average density of 21.6/km² (55.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.78% White, 3.08% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 466 households out of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% are married couples living together, 17.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% are non-families. 27.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.96. In the town the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.7 males. The median income for a household in the town is $21,806, and the median income for a family is $30,341. Males have a median income of $33,125 versus $22,054 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,410. 23.3% of the population and 17.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 30.3% are under the age of 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older.