Bruceton Mills, West Virginia facts for kids
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Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
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Looking east from Morgantown Street toward North Preston Highway in Bruceton Mills
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Location of Bruceton Mills in Preston County, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 64 |
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(2021)
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64 |
| • Density | 1,527.27/sq mi (584.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26525
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-10852 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553998 |
Bruceton Mills is a small town located in northern Preston County, West Virginia, in the United States. It sits right next to a stream called Big Sandy Creek. In 2020, only 64 people lived there, making it one of the smallest towns in West Virginia. It's also part of the larger area around the city of Morgantown.
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History of Bruceton Mills
The town of Bruceton Mills was named by an early settler, John M. Hoffman. He named it after his stepfather, George Bruce. George Bruce believed he was a direct descendant of Robert the Bruce, a famous King of Scotland! A post office was set up in Bruceton Mills way back in 1870. This town is special because it's the only place in the entire United States with the name "Bruceton Mills."
Geography and Climate
Bruceton Mills is located at specific coordinates: 39.659111 degrees North and 79.640693 degrees West.
Town Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.06 square miles (0.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Weather in Bruceton Mills
The weather in Bruceton Mills is generally mild. This means there aren't huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. The area also gets enough rain throughout the year. The climate here is known as a "marine west coast climate," which is often found in places near oceans, even though Bruceton Mills is inland.
Population of Bruceton Mills
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 84 | — | |
| 1900 | 80 | — | |
| 1910 | 116 | 45.0% | |
| 1920 | 106 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 116 | 9.4% | |
| 1940 | 165 | 42.2% | |
| 1950 | 165 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 209 | 26.7% | |
| 1970 | 209 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 296 | 41.6% | |
| 1990 | 132 | −55.4% | |
| 2000 | 74 | −43.9% | |
| 2010 | 85 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 64 | −24.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 64 | −24.7% | |
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2010 Population Count
In 2010, the official count showed that 85 people lived in Bruceton Mills. These people lived in 42 different homes, and 22 of those homes were families. The town was quite spread out, with about 1,417 people per square mile. All the residents counted in 2010 were White.
Who Lives in Bruceton Mills?
- About 28.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- 40.5% of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 45.2% of all homes were made up of single individuals.
- 21.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- The average home had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.7 people.
The average age of people in the town was 41.4 years old.
- 17.6% of residents were under 18.
- 14.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 17.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 23.5% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 34.1% of the town's population was male, and 65.9% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Bruceton Mills (Virginia Occidental) para niños
