Belington, West Virginia facts for kids
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Belington, West Virginia
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Location of Belington in Barbour County, West Virginia.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  West Virginia |
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| County | Barbour | |
| Districts | Barker (Wards 1, 2) Valley (Wards 3, 4) |
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| Settled | 1766-70 | |
| Incorporated | 1894-08-22 | |
| Named for | John Bealin | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor & City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,804 | |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,803 | |
| • Density | 922.85/sq mi (356.24/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26250
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-05788 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1535594 | |
Belington is a town in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along the Tygart Valley River. In 2020, about 1,804 people lived there.
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History of Belington
Belington was first settled between 1766 and 1770. It was known as the Barker Settlement. This name came from Elias and William Barker, who settled there.
How Belington Got Its Name
Around 1785, the area was called Yeagers. This name came from George Yeager and his sons, who were also early settlers. In 1855, the town got its current name, Belington. It was named after John Bealin, who opened a store in the area. He later moved to Kansas.
Belington During the Civil War
After the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861, Confederate soldiers retreated south. They set up camp near Laurel Mountain Road. This road today connects Belington with Elkins.
Growth and Development
A bridge was built over the Tygart Valley River in Belington in 1886. This made travel easier. In 1891, the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway came to Belington. This railway later became the Western Maryland Railway.
In 1894, the land on the east side of the river became the town of Belington. The west side became Alston in 1897. The two towns joined together in 1906 to form the Belington we know today.
The Bernard E. Wilmoth House in Belington is a historic building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Belington
Belington is located at 39°1′33″N 79°56′17″W / 39.02583°N 79.93806°W.
The town covers a total area of about 2.13 square miles (5.52 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.06 square miles (5.34 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Belington
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 430 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,481 | 244.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,766 | 19.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,571 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,517 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,699 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,528 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,567 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,038 | 30.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,850 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,788 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,921 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,804 | −6.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,803 | −6.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
According to the census from 2010, Belington had 1,921 people. There were 776 households and 548 families living in the town. The population density was about 932.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Belington were White (98.3%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 2.88 people.
The average age in Belington was 40.9 years. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%) in the town.
Climate in Belington
Belington has a climate with mild differences between high and low temperatures. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. This type of weather is called a marine west coast climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfb".
| Climate data for Belington, West Virginia(1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
66 (19) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
85 (29) |
88 (31) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
74 (23) |
64 (18) |
89 (32) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.0 (3.9) |
42.7 (5.9) |
51.5 (10.8) |
62.9 (17.2) |
71.1 (21.7) |
78.7 (25.9) |
81.8 (27.7) |
80.7 (27.1) |
74.7 (23.7) |
64.3 (17.9) |
54.2 (12.3) |
42.7 (5.9) |
62.0 (16.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.0 (−1.7) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
39.1 (3.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
57.7 (14.3) |
66.8 (19.3) |
70.2 (21.2) |
69.3 (20.7) |
62.3 (16.8) |
50.5 (10.3) |
42.3 (5.7) |
32.6 (0.3) |
50.0 (10.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.9 (−7.3) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
35.4 (1.9) |
44.5 (6.9) |
54.7 (12.6) |
58.5 (14.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
37.2 (2.9) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
38.0 (3.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
−1 (−18) |
10 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
41 (5) |
46 (8) |
47 (8) |
37 (3) |
24 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
3 (−16) |
−4 (−20) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.27 (83) |
3.44 (87) |
4.47 (114) |
4.27 (108) |
5.32 (135) |
4.94 (125) |
5.12 (130) |
3.67 (93) |
3.98 (101) |
3.06 (78) |
3.58 (91) |
3.87 (98) |
48.99 (1,243) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 16.4 (42) |
13.0 (33) |
5.6 (14) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.9 (4.8) |
8.6 (22) |
46.8 (119.11) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 8 (20) |
6 (15) |
4 (10) |
1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (2.5) |
5 (13) |
8 (20) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inches) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 150 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 inches) | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 84 | 84 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 83 | 80 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 105.4 | 115.8 | 176.7 | 234 | 269.7 | 288 | 297.6 | 297 | 255 | 170.5 | 153 | 124 | 2,486.7 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.4 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9.8 | 10.8 | 12 | 13.3 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10 | 9.5 | 12.2 |
| Average ultraviolet index | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Source 1: National Weather service | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weather atlas(Humidity - Sunshine - UV) | |||||||||||||
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