Alderson, West Virginia

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Alderson, West Virginia
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Alderson, West Virginia


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = West Virginia
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Greenbrier, Monroe

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area_total_km2 = 2.5
area_land_km2 = 2.3
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 1.0
area_land_sq_mi = 0.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1091
population_density_km2 = 468.9
population_density_sq_mi = 1214.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 472
elevation_ft = 1549
latd = 37 |latm = 43 |lats = 39 |latNS = N
longd = 80 |longm = 38 |longs = 29 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 24910
area_code = 304
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blank_info = 54-00772GR|2
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Alderson is a town in Greenbrier and Monroe Counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Greenbrier River. The population was 1,091 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Alderson is located at coor dms|37|43|39|N|80|38|29|W|city (37.727532, -80.641276)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (6.25%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,091 people, 481 households, and 305 families residing in the town. The population density was 468.0/km² (1,214.5/mi²). There were 586 housing units at an average density of 251.4/km² (652.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.83% White, 6.60% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 481 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,043, and the median income for a family was $29,028. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,474. About 17.8% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Amtrak, the national passenger rail service, provides service to Alderson under the Cardinal route.

Notable Locations

Alderson is the location of the Alderson Federal Prison Camp where media mogul Martha Stewart was imprisoned (2004-2005).

Local Events

Alderson has the largest Fourth of July Celebration in West Virginia. Each year the events span an entire week, always ending with a "Rubber Ducky" race on the Greenbrier River. Each year, events include...a fireman's rodeo, an old-fashion gospel sing, a band each night, a car show, a grand parade, field events, talent show, pagent, fireworks and more.

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