New Martinsville, West Virginia facts for kids
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New Martinsville, West Virginia
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View from Keidaisch Point on the Ohio side of the river
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Location of New Martinsville in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | West Virginia | ||
| County | Wetzel | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor–council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,186 | ||
| • Estimate
(2021)
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5,174 | ||
| • Density | 1,914.70/sq mi (739.36/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
26155
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| Area code(s) | 304 | ||
| FIPS code | 54-58684 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1544131 | ||
New Martinsville is a city in West Virginia, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Wetzel County. The city is located right along the Ohio River. In 2020, about 5,186 people lived there.
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History of New Martinsville
The town of New Martinsville was named after an early settler. His name was Presley Martin.
Where is New Martinsville Located?
New Martinsville is located at coordinates 39°39′27″N 80°51′34″W / 39.65750°N 80.85944°W. Two creeks, Doolin Run and Fishing Creek, are found nearby. They are just south of the city.
How Big is the City?
The city covers a total area of about 2.71 square miles (7.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.67 square miles (6.92 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
What is the Climate Like?
New Martinsville has a climate with fairly warm temperatures. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year. This type of weather is called a Humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa".
Who Lives in New Martinsville?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in New Martinsville has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1850: 228 people
- 1900: 1,089 people
- 1950: 4,084 people
- 1980: 7,109 people (the highest population)
- 2020: 5,186 people
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 5,366 people living in New Martinsville. There were 2,340 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people (98.2%) were White.
About 25.7% of households had children under 18. Many households (46.8%) were married couples. The average age of people in the city was 46.5 years old. About 20.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from New Martinsville
Many interesting people have come from New Martinsville:
- Chris Booker – An entertainment personality.
- John Callaway – A well-known journalist.
- John Murtha – A member of the United States House of Representatives for the Democratic Party.
- Bill Stewart – A former head football coach at West Virginia University.
See also
In Spanish: New Martinsville para niños
