Mineralwells, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mineral Wells, West Virginia
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Location of Mineralwells, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,950 |
| • Density | 1,300/sq mi (488/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26120, 26121, 26150
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-54580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389489 |
Mineralwells, also known as Mineral Wells, is a small community in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a community for population studies.
Mineralwells is part of a larger area that includes Parkersburg, Marietta, and Vienna. In 2010, about 1,950 people lived there. By 2021, the population grew to 2,216 people.
The United States Census Bureau officially calls the community "Mineralwells." However, the United States Postal Service changed the name of the local post office to "Mineral Wells" in the late 1990s.
Where is Mineralwells Located?
Mineralwells is found south of the Little Kanawha River. It is also located along a smaller waterway called Tygart Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says that Mineralwells covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Mineralwells?
In the year 2000, there were 1,860 people living in Mineralwells. These people lived in 674 different homes. Most of the people living there were White (about 98.7%).
Many homes (42%) had children under 18 years old living with them. Most families (68.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.03 people.
The community had a mix of age groups. About 29% of the people were under 18. About 7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Mineralwells was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Mineralwells (Virginia Occidental) para niños
