Ellenboro, West Virginia facts for kids
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Ellenboro, West Virginia
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Buildings along Route 16 in Ellenboro in 2007
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Location of Ellenboro in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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233 |
| • Density | 322.67/sq mi (124.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26346
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-24844 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1538665 |
Ellenboro is a small town located in Ritchie County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there.
The town is an important meeting point for two main roads: U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 16. The North Bend Rail Trail, a popular path for walking and biking, also goes through Ellenboro.
Ellenboro got its name from Ellen Mariah Williamson. Her family allowed the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to build their train tracks through their land. Before it was called Ellenboro, the community was known as Shumley. The town officially became a municipal corporation (meaning it had its own local government) in 1903.
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Where is Ellenboro Located?
Ellenboro is found at the coordinates 39.267702 degrees North and -81.051299 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of about 1.13 square miles (2.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Hushers Run flows through the town.
Ellenboro's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 204 | — | |
| 1920 | 286 | 40.2% | |
| 1930 | 330 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 277 | −16.1% | |
| 1950 | 307 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 340 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 267 | −21.5% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 33.7% | |
| 1990 | 453 | 26.9% | |
| 2000 | 373 | −17.7% | |
| 2010 | 363 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −38.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 233 | −35.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Ellenboro used to have a glass factory and, a long time ago, a very famous resort. However, both of these businesses are no longer open. The town was officially created in the early 1900s. It was named after the daughter of the local postmaster.
Population Details from 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 363 people living in Ellenboro. These people lived in 160 households, and 109 of these were families.
The town had about 321 people per square mile (124 people per square kilometer). There were 179 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Everyone living in the town at that time was identified as White.
Who Lives in Ellenboro?
Out of the 160 households:
- About 24.4% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- Nearly half (49.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 13.8% were households led by a woman with no husband present.
- About 5.0% were households led by a man with no wife present.
- About 31.9% were non-family households (meaning people living together who are not related).
Also, 28.8% of all households had only one person living there. About 10% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.69 people.
Age Groups in Ellenboro
The average age of people in Ellenboro in 2010 was 48.4 years.
Here's a breakdown of the age groups:
- 19.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.9% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Ellenboro than females in 2010. About 54.5% of the population was male, and 45.5% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Ellenboro (Virginia Occidental) para niños
