Barrackville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Barrackville, West Virginia
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Location of Barrackville in Marion County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,211 |
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(2021)
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1,206 |
| • Density | 1,856.31/sq mi (716.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26559
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-04612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553805 |
Barrackville is a small town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. About 1,211 people lived there in 2020. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Barrackville
How Barrackville Began
Barrackville was first settled way back in 1767. A person named William Galloway "Indian Billy" Ice was one of the first to live there. The town got its name from an early settler called John Barrack. It became an official town on January 25, 1968.
Where is Barrackville Located?
Geography of Barrackville
Barrackville is located in West Virginia. It sits along a stream called Buffalo Creek. The town covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Barrackville?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Barrackville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 91 | — | |
| 1870 | 114 | 25.3% | |
| 1880 | 99 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,545 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,815 | 17.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,443 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,288 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,302 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,211 | −7.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,206 | −7.4% | |
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A Look at the People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,302 people living in Barrackville. They lived in 544 homes. Most people were White (94.2%). There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Barrackville in 2010 was about 41.5 years old.
- About 21% of residents were under 18.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
The town had a nearly even split between males and females.
See also
In Spanish: Barrackville (Virginia Occidental) para niños
