Cross Lanes, West Virginia facts for kids
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Cross Lanes, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location in Kanawha County and state of West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km2) |
| • Land | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,995 |
| • Density | 1,562/sq mi (602.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25313, 25356
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| Area code(s) | 304 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-19108 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554227 |
Cross Lanes is a special kind of community in West Virginia. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is like a town but does not have its own local government.
Cross Lanes is located in Kanawha County. It is a suburb of the bigger city of Charleston. In 2010, about 9,995 people lived there.
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Where is Cross Lanes Located?
Cross Lanes is found in the western part of West Virginia. It is close to the state capital, Charleston. The area covers about 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Who Lives in Cross Lanes?
People and Families in Cross Lanes
In 2010, nearly 10,000 people lived in Cross Lanes. There were over 4,000 homes. The community had about 1,594 people per square mile.
Most people living in Cross Lanes were White (93.63%). Other groups included Black or African American (3.84%) and Asian (1.24%). A small number of people were Native American or Pacific Islander. Some people were from two or more races. About 0.57% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income
The average age of people in Cross Lanes was 37 years old. About 24% of the people were under 18. About 11% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Cross Lanes was about $45,334. For families, the average income was around $54,649. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Cross Lanes
Cross Lanes has several schools for students of all ages.
- Cross Lanes Elementary (for grades K-5)
- Point Harmony Elementary (for grades K-5)
- Andrew Jackson Middle (for grades 6-8)
- Cross Lanes Christian School (for grades K-12)
- Nitro High School (for grades 9-12) – There is no public high school right in Cross Lanes.
- West Virginia Junior College (for college students)
Famous People from Cross Lanes
Some well-known people have lived in Cross Lanes:
- T. D. Jakes: A famous Pentecostal pastor and televangelist. He led a church in Cross Lanes before moving to Dallas in 1996.
- Kathy Mattea: A country singer and songwriter. She grew up in Cross Lanes before starting her music career in Nashville.
