Hambleton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hambleton, West Virginia
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Location of Hambleton in Tucker County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 216 |
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(2021)
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212 |
| • Density | 1,550.72/sq mi (600.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26269
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-34492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1551333 |
Hambleton is a small town located in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 216 people lived there.
The town of Hambleton was started in 1889. It officially became a town in 1905. A United States Senator named Stephen B. Elkins named the town. He named it after a person who owned shares in the West Virginia Central Railroad Company. Before it was called Hambleton, the town was known as Hulings.
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Where is Hambleton Located?
Hambleton is found at 39°4′53″N 79°38′45″W / 39.08139°N 79.64583°W. It sits right along the Black Fork River.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles. Most of this area is land, about 0.12 square miles. The rest, about 0.04 square miles, is water.
Hambleton's Climate
The weather in Hambleton is generally mild. This means there are not huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. The town also gets a good amount of rain all year long. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hambleton has a marine west coast climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfb" on climate maps.
People of Hambleton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,300 | — | |
| 1920 | 488 | −62.5% | |
| 1930 | 368 | −24.6% | |
| 1940 | 394 | 7.1% | |
| 1950 | 283 | −28.2% | |
| 1960 | 275 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 328 | 19.3% | |
| 1980 | 403 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 265 | −34.2% | |
| 2000 | 246 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 232 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 216 | −6.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 212 | −8.6% | |
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The population of Hambleton has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there in different census years in the table above.
Hambleton in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 232 people living in Hambleton. These people lived in 97 households. About 68 of these were families.
The town had 128 housing units. Most of the people living in Hambleton were White, making up 99.1% of the population. A small number, 0.9%, were from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 29.9% had children under 18 living there. Almost half, 45.4%, were married couples living together. About 15.5% of households had a female head with no husband. Also, 9.3% had a male head with no wife. About 29.9% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Hambleton was 42 years old.
- 21.1% of residents were under 18.
- 11.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 21.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 30.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 15.9% were 65 years old or older.
The town had slightly more females than males. About 53.0% of the population was female, and 47.0% was male.
See also
In Spanish: Hambleton (Virginia Occidental) para niños
