Fairlea, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairlea, West Virginia
|
|
|---|---|
|
Census-designated place (CDP)
|
|
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church on U.S. Route 219
|
|
Location of Fairlea, West Virginia
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,159 ft (658 m) |
| Population
(2010)
|
|
| • Total | 1,747 |
| • Density | 472/sq mi (182.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24902
|
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-26428 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389062 |
Fairlea is a small community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2010, about 1,747 people lived in Fairlea. One of the most exciting things about Fairlea is that it hosts the yearly State Fair of West Virginia. This big event happens every August.
Where is Fairlea Located?
Fairlea is in West Virginia. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°46′48″N 80°27′31″W / 37.779967°N 80.458538°W.
The community covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Fairlea is quite flat compared to many other parts of West Virginia, which is known for its mountains.
It is located right next to the city of Lewisburg to the north. To the south, it borders the city of Ronceverte.
Who Lives in Fairlea?
Based on information from 2000, there were 1,706 people living in Fairlea. These people lived in about 770 homes.
The population is made up of people of all ages. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 21.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Fairlea was 41 years.
Getting Around Fairlea
Main Roads
The main highway that runs through Fairlea is U.S. 219. This road helps people travel to and from the community.
