Handley, West Virginia facts for kids
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Handley, West Virginia
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State Route 61 in Handley
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Location of Handley in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
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220 |
| • Density | 327.04/sq mi (126.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25102
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-34756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554637 |
Handley is a small town located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 224 people lived there.
Handley was first started in 1877. It was originally called Upper Creek. On July 29, 1881, its name was changed to Handley. This new name honored the early settlers who farmed in the area. Handley is special because its name is unique; no other town in the United States shares it. The town officially became an incorporated town in November 1972.
The town is in the Upper Kanawha Valley, on the south side of the Kanawha River. It is located along West Virginia Route 61 and the Chesapeake & Ohio train tracks (now CSX Transportation). In 1899, train yards moved to Handley from a nearby town called Montgomery. For many years, trains and barges carried coal from Handley for the Chesapeake Mining Company.
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Geography of Handley
Handley covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.52 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.95 square miles (2.47 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 633 | — | |
| 1990 | 334 | −47.2% | |
| 2000 | 362 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 349 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 224 | −35.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 220 | −37.0% | |
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The population of Handley has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 633 people, but by 2020, the population was 224.
Handley in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 349 people lived in Handley. These people lived in 131 households, which are like homes or families living together.
Most of the people in Handley were White (89.7%). There were also African American people (6.3%) and people from two or more races (4.0%). A small number, 0.6%, were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Handley in 2010 was about 36 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Handley
- MLB first baseman John Kruk
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State Route 61 in Handley
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Location of Handley in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
