Junior, West Virginia facts for kids
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Junior, West Virginia
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Location of Junior in Barbour County, West Virginia.
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 Junior, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 384 |
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384 |
| • Density | 1,547.77/sq mi (598.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26275
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| Area code(s) | 304 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-42244 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554837 |
| Website | https://www.townofjunior.com/ |
Junior is a small town located in Barbour County, West Virginia, in the United States. It sits right next to the Tygart Valley River. In 2020, about 384 people lived there.
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Where is Junior Located?
Junior is found in the state of West Virginia. It covers a small area of land, about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). There is also a small amount of water within the town's borders.
How Many People Live in Junior?
The number of people living in Junior has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 335 | — | |
| 1910 | 435 | 29.9% | |
| 1920 | 593 | 36.3% | |
| 1930 | 560 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 533 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 729 | 36.8% | |
| 1960 | 552 | −24.3% | |
| 1970 | 513 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 591 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 542 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 450 | −17.0% | |
| 2010 | 520 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 384 | −26.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 384 | −26.2% | |
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Junior's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 520 people living in Junior. They lived in 197 homes, and 147 of those were families. Most of the people living there were White (99.2%).
About 27.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 12.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
A Brief History of Junior
The town of Junior was officially started on November 13, 1897. It was named after a young man named Henry "Harry" Gassaway Davis, Jr. He was the son of Henry Gassaway Davis, Sr., who was a very important person.
Henry Gassaway Davis, Sr. (1823–1916) was a U.S. Senator and a successful businessman in the coal industry. Sadly, his son, Henry Jr. (1871–1896), drowned at sea. This happened while he was traveling home on a ship called the Munkesenton off the coast of South Africa. The town was named in his memory.
See also
In Spanish: Junior (Virginia Occidental) para niños
