Glen Dale, West Virginia facts for kids
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Glen Dale, West Virginia
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| Motto(s):
Montani Semper Liberi
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Location of Glen Dale in Marshall County, West Virginia.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  West Virginia |
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| County |  Marshall |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,514 | ||
| • Estimate
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1,486 | ||
| • Density | 1,612.94/sq mi (622.89/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
26038
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| Area code(s) | 304/681 | ||
| FIPS code | 54-31492 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1560592 | ||
Glen Dale is a small city located in Marshall County, West Virginia, in the United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. Glen Dale is part of the larger Wheeling area. In 2020, about 1,514 people lived there. The city was officially started in 1924. It's in the northwest part of Marshall County, which is known as the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.
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Where is Glen Dale Located?
Glen Dale is found at coordinates 39.948594 degrees North and -80.754922 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.20 square miles (3.11 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.85 square miles (2.20 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers), is water, mainly from the Ohio River.
How Many People Live in Glen Dale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,493 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,348 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,467 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,905 | 29.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,150 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,875 | −12.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,612 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,552 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,526 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,514 | −0.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,486 | −2.6% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what's called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In 2010, there were 1,526 people living in Glen Dale. These people lived in 688 homes, and 475 of those were families. The city had about 1,795 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Glen Dale in 2010 was 50 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.1%) was female, and 46.9% was male.
A Brief History of Glen Dale
The name "Glen Dale" comes from a local family's farm, which was also called Glendale. The community grew from there.
Famous People from Glen Dale
Many interesting people have connections to Glen Dale:
- Brad Paisley – A well-known country music singer.
- Lionel Cartwright – Another talented country music singer.
- Shelley Moore Capito – A United States Senator who represents West Virginia.
- Arch A. Moore, Jr. – He used to be the Governor of West Virginia.
- Shelley Riley Moore – The former First Lady of West Virginia.
- George Brett – A famous baseball player who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was born in Glen Dale.
- Jeffrey V. Kessler – A former West Virginia State Senator and Senate President.
- Bernice E. Eddy – A scientist who studied viruses and diseases (a virologist and epidemiologist).
- Josh Pastner – A college basketball coach for Georgia Tech.
- Larry Frank – A professional racing driver.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Dale (Virginia Occidental) para niños
