Harrisville, West Virginia
Harrisville: Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia
About
Harrisville is a town located in the county of Ritchie in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,876 and a population density of 454 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,664 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Harrisville
| Population : | 1,664 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Ritchie County |
| Postal code : | 26362 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 4.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 856 feet / 261, 261 meters |
| Capital city : | Harrisville is capital of Ritchie County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:36:05 (5th May 2024) |
| Density : | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harrisville is located at 39°12'34"N 81°3'6"W (39.2095200, -81.0517800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harrisville decreased by 12.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,876 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,849 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,836 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,817 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,804 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,801 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,775 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,750 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,719 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,674 | -2.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,664 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,357 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,297 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,308 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,309 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 73.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 337 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
Harrisville zip code is 26362.
County name: Ritchie, County
fips: 54085
Harrisville, Kharisvil, Kharrisvill, Ritchie Court House, Solus, harysfyl, haryswyl, Харисвил, Харрисвилл, هاريسفيل, هاریسویل
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,124 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $336 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $630 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,992 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,652 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 124,525 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,521 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,654 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,268 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 530 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 487 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 805.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.84 |
Other Places in Harrisville
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People born in Harrisville (2)
People born in Harrisville, including businessman and politician J. Frank Deem, football guard Jim Pearcy, .
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Schools in Harrisville
College & universities near Harrisville, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237552 | Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | Waverly (WV) | 26184 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harrisville, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Harrisville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisvill Post Office | Harrisville (WV) | 26362 |
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- Harrisville , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 857 people.
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Other cities in Ritchie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ritchie County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsboro | 1,018 | City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States |
| Ellenboro | 368 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Cairo | 252 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Pullman | 135 | Human settlement in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Auburn | 88 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Harrisville distances to largest West Virginia cities
