Man, West Virginia facts for kids
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Man, West Virginia
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Main Street in Man
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Location of Man in Logan County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 772 |
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759 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25635
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-50932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542706 |
Man is a town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 772 people lived there.
The town is located along the Guyandotte River. It is also near Buffalo Creek. In 1972, a big flood happened at Buffalo Creek after a dam broke.
The name "Man" comes from the last part of the name of Ulysses Hinchman. He was a local leader in West Virginia many years ago, from 1866 to 1869.
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Geography of Man
Man covers about 1.16 square miles (3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Man
Man has a climate with hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is called a "humid subtropical climate."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 835 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,342 | 60.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,632 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,486 | −8.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,201 | −19.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,333 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 914 | −31.4% | |
| 2000 | 770 | −15.8% | |
| 2010 | 759 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 772 | 1.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 759 | 0.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 759 people living in Man. These people made up 324 households and 221 families.
Most people in Man are White (96%). A smaller number are African American (1.4%), Asian (1.7%), or Native American (0.1%). About 0.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age
About 28% of households had children under 18 years old. More than half (51.9%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Man was 44 years old. About 20% of residents were under 18. About 17% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Man
- Max Butcher: He was a baseball pitcher in the 1930s and 1940s. He passed away in Man.
- Bus Cook: He is a sports agent. He has worked with famous athletes like Brett Favre.
See also
In Spanish: Man (Virginia Occidental) para niños
