Jane Lew, West Virginia facts for kids
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Jane Lew, West Virginia
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Main Avenue (U.S. Route 19) in Jane Lew in 2006
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Location of Jane Lew in Lewis County, West Virginia.
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| 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)
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| • Total | 409 | |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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406 | |
| • Density | 1,615.06/sq mi (624.51/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26378
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| 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.
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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 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 | |||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||
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| 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!
See also
In Spanish: Jane Lew (Virginia Occidental) para niños
