Bramwell, West Virginia

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Population in July 2008: 412. Population change since 2000: -3.3%

Males: 191	(46.5%)
Females: 221	(53.5%)

Median resident age:	46.9 years
West Virginia median age:	38.9 years

Zip codes: 24715.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,461 (it was $21,979 in 2000)

Bramwell:	$28,461
West Virginia:	$37,060

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,474

Bramwell:	$17,474
West Virginia:	$20,419

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $60,360 (it was $39,000 in 2000)

Bramwell:	$60,360
West Virginia:	$96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $115,891; Detached houses: $115,800; In 2-unit structures: $192,031; Mobile homes: $33,750

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Races in Bramwell:

White Non-Hispanic (89.2%)
Black (9.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Bramwell: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (16.0%), German (13.1%), United States (11.3%), English (5.9%), Scotch-Irish (5.2%), Italian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2253 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 689 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Bramwell

High school or higher: 68.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
Unemployed: 12.4%
Mean travel time to work: 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bramwell town

Never married: 22.8%
Now married: 48.8%
Separated: 2.4%
Widowed: 14.9%
Divorced: 11.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.0%
West Virginia:	1.1%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Bramwell:	0.5% ($199)
West Virginia:	0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (73.0 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (119.5 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (380.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Pocahontas, VA (1.4 miles ), Montcalm, WV (2.0 miles ), Bluefield, VA (2.4 miles ), Bluefield, WV (2.6 miles ), Anawalt, WV (2.6 miles ), Matoaka, WV (2.7 miles ), Northfork, WV (3.0 miles ), Keystone, WV (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 37.33 N, Longitude: 81.31 W

Area code: 304

Population change in the 1990s: -185 (-30.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Mining (13%)
Construction (12%)
Educational services (10%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (7%)
Public administration (7%)
Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Educational services (23%)
Public administration (11%)
Social assistance (9%)
Accommodation and food services (9%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (6%)
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
Religious workers (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (17%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
Farmers and farm managers (8%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
Postsecondary teachers (6%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)

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Crime in Bramwell by Year
Type	2001	2005	2006
Murders	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Assaults	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Burglaries	0	1	0
per 100,000	0.0	240.4	0.0
Thefts	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Auto thefts	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Arson	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	0.0	16.8	0.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (2 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	4.85
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Bramwell, West Virginia

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Bramwell, West Virginia average temperatures

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Bramwell-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the Bramwell town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 tornado 36.5 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Bramwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 34.5 miles away from Bramwell center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 38.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 36.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from Bramwell center
On 6/26/1995 at 00:36:17, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1997 at 10:36:46, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 40.8 miles away from Bramwell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bramwell:

BLUEFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 7 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV)
ST LUKES HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV)
HEALTHSOUTH SOUTHERN HILLS REHAB HOS (about 14 miles; PRINCETON, WV)

Political contributions by individuals in Bramwell, WV

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bramwell:

BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 7 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,096)
CONCORD COLLEGE (about 20 miles; ATHENS, WV; FT enrollment: 2,723)
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; DUBLIN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,262)
RADFORD UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; RADFORD, VA; FT enrollment: 8,034)
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIV (about 54 miles; BLACKSBURG, VA; FT enrollment: 25,754)
WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 68 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; FT enrollment: 3,688)

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Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Simmons Creek (A), Mill Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Bramwell: Bramell Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Coal Heritage Trail Southern Interpretive Center (100 Station Square), Bramwell Visitors Center (100 Station Square).

Average household size:

This town:	2.3 people
West Virginia:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	64.0%
Whole state:	68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	3.7%
Whole state:	4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 1.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	15.7%
Whole state:	17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	4.8%
Whole state:	7.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bramwell, WV

Bramwell compared to West Virginia state average:

Median house value below state average.
Black race population percentage above state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
House age above state average.

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Banks with branches in Bramwell (2009 data):

New Peoples Bank, Inc.: Bramwell Branch at Corner Main/Brick Streets, branch established on 2007-03-15. Info updated 2007-08-21: Bank assets: $807.2 mil, Deposits: $706.6 mil, headquarters in Honaker, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 31 total offices, Holding Company: New Peoples Bankshares, Inc.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Mercer County West Virginia:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (52%) Electricity (30%) Coal or coke (11%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)

Religion statistics for Bramwell

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Non-Charismatic Churches Independent	International Pentecostal Holiness Church	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents	27.6%	20.1%	6.3%	6.2%	6.1%
Congregations	15.6%	23.1%	0.7%	6.8%	6.1%

Name	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Catholic Church	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Other religions
Adherents	5.9%	4.1%	3.5%	2.8%	17.3%
Congregations	8.8%	2.0%	1.4%	4.1%	31.3%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration	0	$0		3	$1,890
Police Protection - Officers	2	$2,396	$14,376	0	$0
Streets and Highways	1	$1,214	$14,568	0	$0
Totals for Government	3	$3,610	$14,440	3	$1,890

Bramwell government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $20,000
Current Operations - Police Protection: $59,000
Financial Administration: $19,000

Regular Highways: $13,000

Solid Waste Management: $4,000
Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $20,000
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $8,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $25,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $66,000
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000
General Support: $1,000
Tax - Property: $21,000
NEC: $13,000

Public Utilities: $11,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $85,000

5.12% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,602 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.12%
West Virginia average:	5.78%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($243 average AGI)
Mercer County: 0.07%
West Virginia average: 0.06%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from McDowell County, WV	0.63% ($24,922 average AGI)
from Tazewell County, VA	0.54% ($27,945)
from Raleigh County, WV	0.22% ($34,067)

5.12% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,824 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.12%
West Virginia average:	5.65%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Tazewell County, VA	0.70% ($44,762 average AGI)
to McDowell County, WV	0.23% ($16,213)
to Raleigh County, WV	0.22% ($38,044)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bramwell:

WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WHIS (1440 AM; 5 kW; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
WKEZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WAMN (1050 AM; 1 kW; GREEN VALLEY, WV; Owner: WAMN, INC.)
WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WTZE (1470 AM; daytime; 5 kW; TAZEWELL, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WYRV (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: FAITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC BROADCASTING MINISTRIES, INC.)
WKNV (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WNRV (990 AM; 5 kW; NARROWS-PEARISBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bramwell:

WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WKOY-FM (100.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WPIB (91.1 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
WSTG (95.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WHQX (107.7 FM; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WOLD-FM (102.5 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: EMERALD SOUND, INC.)
WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
WELC-FM (102.9 FM; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
WPIN-FM (91.5 FM; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WPSK-FM (107.1 FM; PULASKI, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
WGTH-FM (105.5 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
WPMW (92.7 FM; MULLENS, WV; Owner: CASTLE ROCK INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.)
WKQY (100.1 FM; TAZEWELL, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
W244BB (96.7 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bramwell:

WVVA (Channel 6; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: WVVA TELEVISON, INC.)
WLFB (Channel 40; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: LIVING FAITH MINISTRIES, INC.)

Bramwell fatal accident list:
Aug 6, 2008 08:58 AM, Us-52, Lat: 37.341947, Lon: -81.315050, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Oct 24, 2006 10:50 AM, Us-52, Lat: 37.330006, Lon: -81.304794, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 13, 1985 10:10 AM, 52, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 34, Fatalities: 4
Jan 15, 1979 01:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 1, 1979 04:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 42 meters (138ft)
Total costs: $2,550,000
Total average daily traffic: 8,350
Total average daily truck traffic: 492

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1

Elkhorn Tunnel mobil, Lat: 37.331694 Lon: -81.337778, Call Sign: WQIV951, Licensee ID: L00008014
Assigned Frequencies : 161.055 MHz
Grant Date: 05/30/2008, Expiration Date: 05/30/2018, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree St., Ne Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4

Call Sign: KD7KN, Previous Call Sign: N7DDY
Grant Date: 05/31/1988, Expiration Date: 05/31/1998, Cancelation Date: 06/01/2000
Registrant: Robert V Barnett, Bramwell, WV 24715
Call Sign: N8SNT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00490427
Grant Date: 03/26/2002, Expiration Date: 06/23/2012
Registrant: William H Foster, Box 163, Bramwell, WV 24715
Call Sign: W8TFN, Previous Call Sign: KC8WL, Licensee ID: L00234232
Grant Date: 01/07/1999, Expiration Date: 01/07/2009, Cancelation Date: 05/17/2005
Registrant: Thomas F Noble, Rt 1 Box 87c, Bramwell, WV 24715
Call Sign: WV8TN, Previous Call Sign: W8TFN, Licensee ID: L00234232
Grant Date: 05/17/2005, Expiration Date: 05/17/2015, Certifier: Thomas F Noble
Registrant: Thomas F Noble, Rt 1 Box 87c, Bramwell, WV 24715

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Hazardous Condition: 1

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