Hendricks, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hendricks, West Virginia
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Location of Hendricks in Tucker County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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221 |
| • Density | 751.46/sq mi (290.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26271
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-36460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554682 |
| Website | https://local.wv.gov/hendricks/Pages/default.aspx |
Hendricks is a small town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 226 people lived there. It's a special place where two rivers, the Blackwater River and the Dry Fork, meet. When they join, they form the Black Fork, which is a main part of the Cheat River.
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History of Hendricks
In 1803, a German settler named Henry Fansler moved to the area where the Blackwater River meets. He had tried living in nearby Canaan Valley for three years, but it didn't work out. He decided to settle at the spot where Hendricks is today and called his new home "Eden."
Much later, in 1894, Hendricks officially became a town. It was named by a very important person in the area, Henry Gassaway Davis. He named the town after Thomas A. Hendricks, who was a Vice President of the United States.
Where is Hendricks Located?
Hendricks is found at these coordinates: 39°4′30″N 79°37′53″W / 39.07500°N 79.63139°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Hendricks
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 317 | — | |
| 1910 | 640 | 101.9% | |
| 1920 | 622 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 484 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 539 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 492 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 407 | −17.3% | |
| 1970 | 317 | −22.1% | |
| 1980 | 390 | 23.0% | |
| 1990 | 303 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 319 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 272 | −14.7% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −16.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 221 | −18.7% | |
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Hendricks Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, 272 people lived in Hendricks. All of the residents were White.
The average age of people in the town was about 44.5 years old. About 18.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 18.4% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Hendricks (Virginia Occidental) para niños
