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Jane Lew, West Virginia
Main Avenue (U.S. Route 19) in Jane Lew in 2006
Main Avenue (U.S. Route 19) in Jane Lew in 2006
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Location of Jane Lew in Lewis County, West Virginia.
Location of Jane Lew in Lewis County, West Virginia.
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Lewis
Government
 • Type Mayoral
Area
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
 • Land 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,017 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 409
 • Estimate 
(2021)
406
 • Density 1,615.06/sq mi (624.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26378
Area code(s) 304
FIPS code 54-40828
GNIS feature ID 1540818

Jane Lew is a small town located in Lewis County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 409 people lived there.

A Look Back: History of Jane Lew

The town of Jane Lew got its name from a special person: Jane Lew herself! She was the mother of the person who first owned the land where the town now stands.

Exploring Jane Lew's Geography

Jane Lew is found in the northern part of Lewis County. It is located near Hackers Creek. 39°6′33″N 80°24′27″W / 39.10917°N 80.40750°W / 39.10917; -80.40750 The town covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.

Who Lives in Jane Lew: Population Facts

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 142
1890 228 60.6%
1910 327
1920 560 71.3%
1930 445 −20.5%
1940 505 13.5%
1950 491 −2.8%
1960 426 −13.2%
1970 397 −6.8%
1980 406 2.3%
1990 439 8.1%
2000 406 −7.5%
2010 409 0.7%
2020 409 0.0%
2021 (est.) 406 −0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Jane Lew's Population in 2010

According to the census from 2010, 409 people lived in Jane Lew. There were 195 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people in Jane Lew were White (98.8%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 24.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (42.6%) were married couples. The average age of people in Jane Lew was 41.8 years. About 19.3% of residents were under 18 years old.

Famous Faces from Jane Lew

Here are some notable people who have connections to Jane Lew:

  • May H. Gilruth – An artist and painter.
  • Patrick S. Martin – A member of the West Virginia Senate.
  • Joseph Marcellus McWhorter – A lawyer, judge, and politician.
  • William Neely – An actor and writer.
  • Chub Watson – A basketball player for Davis & Elkins College and Marshall University.

Understanding Jane Lew's Climate

Jane Lew has a climate where temperatures are usually warm, and rain falls pretty evenly throughout the year. This type of weather is called a Humid subtropical climate.

Climate data for Jane Lew, West Virginia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 9
(48)
9
(48)
13
(55)
19
(67)
25
(77)
29
(84)
32
(89)
30
(86)
28
(82)
21
(70)
14
(57)
9
(48)
20
(68)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −4
(24)
−4
(24)
−2
(29)
3
(38)
8
(47)
13
(56)
16
(60)
15
(59)
12
(54)
4
(40)
0
(32)
−3
(26)
5
(41)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 91
(3.6)
76
(3)
97
(3.8)
94
(3.7)
110
(4.2)
120
(4.6)
110
(4.5)
110
(4.5)
89
(3.5)
71
(2.8)
76
(3)
81
(3.2)
1,130
(44.5)
Source: Weatherbase

Education in Jane Lew

Jane Lew has its own elementary school, called Jane Lew Elementary School. The town used to have a high school, Jane Lew High School, which was open from 1912 to 1966. After that, it joined with two other schools to form Lewis County High School. A fun fact: Jane Lew High School won a state championship in boys basketball in 1922!

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