MacArthur, West Virginia facts for kids
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MacArthur, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of MacArthur, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km2) |
| • Land | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,500 |
| • Density | 500/sq mi (195/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25873
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-49564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390105 |
MacArthur is a small community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village with its own local government.
MacArthur was first called Hollywood. In 1942, it was renamed MacArthur. This new name honored Douglas MacArthur, a very famous General during World War II. In 2010, about 1,500 people lived there.
Exploring MacArthur's Location
MacArthur is located in the state of West Virginia. It covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in MacArthur?
In the year 2000, about 1,695 people lived in MacArthur. This number means there were about 571 people living in every square mile. By 2010, the population had slightly decreased to 1,500 people.
The people living in MacArthur come from different age groups. In 2000, about 22.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in MacArthur was 40 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: MacArthur (Virginia Occidental) para niños
