Albright, West Virginia facts for kids
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Albright, West Virginia
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1854 Historical Iron Furnace (2013)
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Location of Albright in Preston County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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261 |
| • Density | 1,215.52/sq mi (469.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26519
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-00748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553704 |
Albright is a small town in West Virginia, United States. It is located in Preston County, right next to the Cheat River. In 2020, about 260 people lived there. Albright used to be a town where many people worked in coal mining. Today, it is part of the larger Morgantown metropolitan area.
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History of Albright
Albright got its name from an early settler named David Albright. The town has seen some tough times. In 1985, a very large flood from the Cheat River damaged or destroyed most of the buildings in the town.
Near Albright, you can find the Virginia Furnace. This old iron furnace was built in 1854. It is an important historical site and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Across the Cheat River from Albright, there used to be a large power plant. This plant, called the Albright Power Station, used coal to make electricity. It stopped operating in 2012.
Geography of Albright
Albright covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water, mainly from the Cheat River.
People in Albright
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 262 | — | |
| 1930 | 343 | 30.9% | |
| 1940 | 334 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 396 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 304 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 319 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 195 | −45.4% | |
| 2000 | 247 | 26.7% | |
| 2010 | 299 | 21.1% | |
| 2020 | 260 | −13.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 261 | −12.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 299 people living in Albright. These people lived in 120 different homes. About 79 of these homes were families.
Many homes (30.8%) had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The average age of people in Albright was 38.2 years old. About 22.4% of the residents were under 18. About 13% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
Climate in Albright
Albright has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the area usually has mild differences between its highest and lowest temperatures. It also gets enough rain throughout the year.
Images for kids
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The Albright Power Station, seen from across the Cheat River.
See also
In Spanish: Albright (Virginia Occidental) para niños
