Anawalt, West Virginia facts for kids
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Anawalt, West Virginia
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Jenkinjones Road in Anawalt
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Location of Anawalt in McDowell County, West Virginia.
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 Anawalt, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Anawalt, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (510 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 186 |
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(2021)
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179 |
| • Density | 311.30/sq mi (120.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24808
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-01780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390703 |
Anawalt is a small town in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It was once known as Jeanette. The town got its name from James White Anawalt. He was a manager for a company connected to the United States Steel Company. In 2020, 186 people lived there. For a long time, Coal mining was the main industry in Anawalt.
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About Anawalt
Where is Anawalt?
Anawalt is located in the state of West Virginia. It covers an area of about 1.49 square kilometers (0.57 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Anawalt has changed over the years. In 1950, over 1,300 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 186. This shows a decrease in the number of residents over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,383 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,062 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 801 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 652 | −18.6% | |
| 1990 | 329 | −49.5% | |
| 2000 | 272 | −17.3% | |
| 2010 | 226 | −16.9% | |
| 2020 | 186 | −17.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 179 | −20.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2015 Estimate |
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A Look at 2010
In 2010, there were 226 people living in Anawalt. These people lived in 91 households, with 62 of them being families. Most of the people living in Anawalt were White (88.9%). About 9.3% were African American.
The average age of people in Anawalt was around 44 years old. About one-fifth of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Anawalt
- Ed Setrakian, an actor, was born in Anawalt in 1928.
See also
In Spanish: Anawalt (Virginia Occidental) para niños
