Flemington, West Virginia facts for kids
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Flemington, West Virginia
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Location of Flemington in Taylor County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 311 |
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(2021)
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307 |
| • Density | 1,003.28/sq mi (387.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26347
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-27940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554472 |
| Website | https://local.wv.gov/flemington/Pages/default.aspx |
Flemington is a small town located in Taylor County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 311 people lived there.
The town of Flemington was officially created in 1922. It was named after an early settler in the area, a man named James Fleming. He originally came from Hampshire County.
Where is Flemington?
Flemington is found at 39°16′0″N 80°7′46″W / 39.26667°N 80.12944°W. It is located along a waterway called Simpson Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 0.79 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 617 | — | |
| 1940 | 690 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 572 | −17.1% | |
| 1960 | 478 | −16.4% | |
| 1970 | 458 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 452 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 352 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 287 | −18.5% | |
| 2010 | 312 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 311 | −0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 307 | −1.6% | |
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The number of people living in Flemington has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 617 residents. By 2020, the population was 311.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 312 people living in 124 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 90 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Flemington were White (98.7%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or from two or more races (0.6%). About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Flemington in 2010 was 45 years old.
- About 21.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20.8% were 65 years old or older.
- The town had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
