\nRoane County is a county located in the State of West Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 15,446. Its county seat is Spencer6.

Table of contents
1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Cities and towns

Geography

\nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,253 km² (484 mi²). 1,252 km² (484 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.04% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census2 of 2000, there are 15,446 people, 6,161 households, and 4,479 families residing in the county. The population density is 12/km² (32/mi²). There are 7,360 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.56% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,161 households out of which 30.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% are married couples living together, 9.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% are non-families. 23.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 2.91. In the county, the population is spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 26.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.00 males. The median income for a household in the county is $24,511, and the median income for a family is $29,280. Males have a median income of $28,738 versus $17,207 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,195. 22.60% of the population and 17.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 32.10% are under the age of 18 and 15.50% are 65 or older.

Cities and towns

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Reedy\n*Spencer