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Romney is a city in Hampshire County, in the Winchester metro area.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for a city in England
The latitude of Romney is 39.341N. The longitude is -78.756W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 820 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 1,969.
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$22,261National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Romney demographic reports
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30% of Romney residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Romney ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - WV data
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- Courts in West Virginia
- Local ordinances in West Virginia (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in West Virginia
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Romney was $15,765, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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22% of Romney residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Romney
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- Learning Disabilities Association in West Virginia
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- Yearbooks (old) of West Virginia high schools
- Air pollution in Hampshire County
- Diesel soot in Hampshire County
- Land contamination in Hampshire County
- Nature Conservancy projects in West Virginia
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Hampshire County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in West Virginia
- Hampshire Heritage Days - Sept. 8-9, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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- West Virginia festivals (West Virginia tourism department)
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- Hampshire County government
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- Historic sites in or near Romney
- Historic sites in West Virginia
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- Museums in West Virginia
- West Virginia state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Hampshire County genealogy forum
Median rent in Romney, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $266. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $679.
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Libraries in Romney include Hampshire County ... View libraries
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- Census map of Romney area
- Historic maps of WV cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of West Virginia
- Topographic map of Romney
Newspapers in Romney include Hampshire Review
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- Nonprofit guide for Romney
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Hampshire County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Romney political report.
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The average commute time for Romney workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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