Granville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Granville, West Virginia
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Sunset in April 2017
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Location of Granville in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  West Virginia |
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| County |  Monongalia |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,355 | ||
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(2021)
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1,390 | ||
| • Density | 2,420.97/sq mi (934.55/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
26534
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| Area code(s) | 304 | ||
| FIPS code | 54-32932 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1539594 | ||
Granville is a small town located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 1,355 people lived there. Granville is part of the larger Morgantown metropolitan area.
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History of Granville
Granville was first known as Grandville. It got its name from a nearby island in a river.
Geography and Location
Granville is found at these coordinates: 39°38′36″N 79°59′17″W / 39.64333°N 79.98806°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.30 square miles (3.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 122 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | — | |
| 1960 | 806 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 971 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 992 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 791 | −20.3% | |
| 2000 | 778 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 781 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,355 | 73.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,390 | 78.0% | |
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Granville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Granville had 781 people living there. These people lived in 356 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
The town had 394 housing units. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people can live.
Most of the people in Granville were White (95.3%). There were also African American (1.9%) and Asian (0.1%) residents. About 2.7% of the population were from two or more races. About 1.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Granville was 40.8 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.8%) were female, and 46.2% were male.
Famous People from Granville
- Marmaduke H. Dent: He was a lawyer and a politician. He also served as a judge on the highest court in West Virginia, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Climate in Granville
Granville has a mild climate. This means there are not huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Granville has a "subtropical highland climate." This type of climate is often found in mountain areas.
See also
In Spanish: Granville (Virginia Occidental) para niños
