Cedar Grove, West Virginia facts for kids
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Cedar Grove, West Virginia
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| Nickname(s):
The Grove "G-Town"
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| Motto(s):
We Can Supply Your Every Need
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Location of Cedar Grove in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 714 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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700 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25039
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-13924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1537132 |
| Website | https://townofcedargrovewv.com/ |
Cedar Grove is a small town located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 714 people lived there.
The town was officially formed in 1902. It got its name because early settlers thought a large group of juniper trees looked like cedar trees. Cedar Grove is also home to Fort Kelley. This is the oldest settlement in the Kanawha Valley, dating back to 1773.
Important old buildings in Cedar Grove include the Tompkins Home, built in 1844, and the Old Brick Church, built in 1853. As of July 1, 2023, the mayor of Cedar Grove is Melissa (Missy) Young.
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Where is Cedar Grove?
Cedar Grove is located at coordinates 38°13′12″N 81°25′46″W.
The town covers a total area of about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Cedar Grove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 679 | — | |
| 1920 | 918 | 35.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,110 | 20.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,411 | 27.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,738 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,569 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,275 | −18.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,479 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,213 | −18.0% | |
| 2000 | 862 | −28.9% | |
| 2010 | 997 | 15.7% | |
| 2020 | 714 | −28.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 700 | −29.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 997 people living in Cedar Grove. These people lived in 400 homes, and 279 of these were families.
Most people in Cedar Grove were White (96.6%). A smaller number were African American (1.4%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.1%). Some people were from two or more races (1.5%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (46.5%) were married couples. About 16.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 6.8% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age of people in Cedar Grove was about 39.4 years old. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 15.8% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.6%).
Fun Things to Do
Cedar Grove has a place for fishing behind the Cedar Grove Community School. There is also a park where young people can play.
Town Services
The town of Cedar Grove provides trash pickup for its residents. Appalachian Electric and Power (AEP) supplies electricity to the area. Suddenlink Communications provides cable services. You can also get satellite TV from various companies.
The Cedar Grove Fire Department is made up of volunteers. However, the ambulance service has paid emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Grove (Virginia Occidental) para niños
