Mill Creek, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mill Creek, West Virginia
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Location of Mill Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Randolph | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 563 | |
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(2021)
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560 | |
| • Density | 1,512.04/sq mi (584.39/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26280
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-54100 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1552100 | |
| Website | https://townofmillcreekwv.com/ | |
Mill Creek is a small town located in Randolph County, West Virginia, in the United States. It sits right next to the Tygart Valley River. In 2020, about 563 people lived here. The town is named after a stream called Mill Creek that flows nearby.
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Where is Mill Creek Located?
Mill Creek is found in West Virginia. Its exact location is 38°43′54″N 79°58′20″W / 38.731748°N 79.972279°W. The town covers an area of about 0.46 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Mill Creek?
The number of people living in Mill Creek has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from 1910 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 740 | — | |
| 1920 | 762 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 723 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 732 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 800 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 817 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 800 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 801 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 685 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 662 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 724 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 563 | −22.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 560 | −22.7% | |
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Mill Creek's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 724 people living in Mill Creek. These people lived in 287 homes. Most of the people living in Mill Creek were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in the town was about 41.5 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Mill Creek
Students in Mill Creek go to schools in the Randolph County Schools district. The main schools are Tygarts Valley Middle/High School and George Ward Elementary School.
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School first opened its doors in 1923. Over the years, new parts were added, like a gymnasium. In 2001, parts of the old school were updated with new sections. The school colors are red and white, and their mascot is the Bulldog.
Another high school nearby is Elkins High School, located in Elkins, West Virginia.
Famous People from Mill Creek
- George W. Maher - He was an architect from the early 1900s. He was known for his "Prairie School" style of buildings.
See also
In Spanish: Mill Creek (Virginia Occidental) para niños
