Chattaroy, West Virginia facts for kids
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Chattaroy, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Chattaroy Church of God, 1974
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Location of Chattaroy, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 378/sq mi (142.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25667
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-14692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554114 |
Chattaroy is a small community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data, even though it's not a formally incorporated town. In 2010, about 756 people lived here.
The name Chattaroy comes from the Native American name for the nearby Big Sandy River. This shows the area's long history and connection to its natural surroundings.
Where is Chattaroy?
Chattaroy is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°42′8″N 82°17′1″W / 37.70222°N 82.28361°W.
Land Area
The community covers an area of about 7.1 square miles (18.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Chattaroy?
In the year 2000, there were 1,136 people living in Chattaroy. These people lived in 475 different homes.
Community Makeup
Most people in Chattaroy are White, making up about 97.8% of the population. A smaller number of people are African American or Native American. Some people also identify with two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The people in Chattaroy come from all age groups.
- About 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 28%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Chattaroy was 39 years.
