Littleton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Littleton, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Littleton, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 283/sq mi (116/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26581
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-47788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542266 |
Littleton is a small community in Wetzel County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population numbers, but it's not an officially organized town with its own local government. In 2010, the population of Littleton was 198 people.
Littleton's Story
The name "Littleton" has a bit of a mystery! Some people believe the community was named after William Little, who was an early settler in the area. Others think it got its name from Harrison Little, a local religious leader.
Littleton used to be an officially incorporated town. This means it had its own local government, like a mayor and town council. However, in 2004, the town was "dissolved." This means it stopped being an official town and became part of the larger county area.
Where is Littleton?
Littleton is located in West Virginia. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 42 minutes, 5 seconds North and 80 degrees, 30 minutes, 57 seconds West.
The total area of Littleton is about 0.7 square miles (which is about 1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Littleton?
In 2000, there were 207 people living in Littleton. These people lived in 73 households, and 48 of those were families. The community had about 1,149 people per square mile.
Most people in Littleton were White (96.62%). A small number (3.38%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 37% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.84 people, and the average family had about 3.41 people.
The population of Littleton included people of all ages. About 35.7% were under 18 years old. About 13% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Littleton was 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Littleton (Virginia Occidental) para niños
