Bud, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bud
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Post office
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 Bud
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.147 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.122 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 487 |
| • Density | 154.75/sq mi (59.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
24716
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Bud is a small community located in Wyoming County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. It's not an officially incorporated town, but it has a recognizable community.
Where is Bud?
Bud is nestled in the beautiful landscape of West Virginia. It is situated along Barkers Creek, a local waterway. The community is also found along West Virginia Route 10, which is an important road in the area.
Population of Bud
According to the 2010 census, the population of Bud was 487 people. This makes it a small but close-knit community.
How Bud Got Its Name
The community of Bud was named after a person named Bud Adams. He was a businessperson who worked in the local logging industry. The logging industry was very important in this region for a long time.
