We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Harrison County, West Virginia. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in West Virginia Harrison County.
1. Library System BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1200 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone Number: (304) 842-8248 Harrison 275,411 71,933
2. Central Library BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1200 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone Number: (304) 842-8248 Harrison N/A N/A
3. Library System CLARKSBURG-HARRISON CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 404 W. Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone Number: (304) 627-2236 Harrison 118,451 212,059
4. Central Library CLARKSBURG-HARRISON CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 404 W. Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone Number: (304) 627-2236 Harrison N/A N/A
5. Library System LOWE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 40 Bridge ST., Shinnston, WV 26431
Phone Number: (304) 592-1700 Harrison 18,500 9,665
6. Central Library LOWE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 40 Bridge ST., Shinnston, WV 26431
Phone Number: (304) 592-1700 Harrison N/A N/A
7. Central Library NUTTER FORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1300 Buckhannon Pike, Nutter Fort, WV 26301
Phone Number: (304) 622-7563 Harrison N/A N/A
8. Library System NUTTER FORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1300 Buckhannon Pike, Nutter Fort, WV 26301
Phone Number: (304) 622-7563 Harrison 11,500 18,478
9. Library System SOUTHERN AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Main Street, Lost Creek, WV 26385
Phone Number: (304) 745-4865 Harrison 8,095 2,928
10. Central Library SOUTHERN AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Main Street, Lost Creek, WV 26385
Phone Number: (304) 745-4865 Harrison N/A N/A
Overview of Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. The county seat is Clarksburg.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,079 km² (417 mi²). 1,078 km² (416 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.13% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 68,652 people, 27,867 households, and 19,088 families residing in the county. The population density is 64/km² (165/mi²). There are 31,112 housing units at an average density of 29/km² (75/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.55% White, 1.61% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 27,867 households out of which 29.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.30% are married couples living together, 11.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% are non-families. 27.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the county, the population is spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 91.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,562, and the median income for a family is $36,870. Males have a median income of $30,721 versus $22,110 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,810. 17.20% of the population and 13.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.10% of those under the age of 18 and 9.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Harrison County, West Virginia has the following cities and towns:
Anmoore
Bridgeport
Clarksburg
Despard
Enterprise
Lost Creek
Lumberport
Nutter Fort
Salem
Shinnston
Stonewood
West Milford
History
Harrison County was created in 1784, formed from Monongalia County and named for Benjamin Harrison, a Virginian who was the father of William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States and great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, twenty-third president.
