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 and the county seat of Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 5,186 at the 2020 census.
History
The town was named after Presley Martin, an early settler.
Geography
New Martinsville is located at 39°39′27″N 80°51′34″W / 39.65750°N 80.85944°W (39.657465, -80.859504). Doolin Run and Fishing Creek are located downstream nearby, just south of town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.71 square miles (7.02 km2), of which 2.67 square miles (6.92 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Martinsville has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 228 | — | |
| 1870 | 260 | — | |
| 1880 | 778 | 199.2% | |
| 1890 | 692 | −11.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,089 | 57.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,176 | 99.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,341 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,814 | 20.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,491 | 24.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,084 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 5,607 | 37.3% | |
| 1970 | 6,528 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,109 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,705 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,984 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,366 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,186 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,174 | −3.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,366 people, 2,340 households, and 1,477 families living in the city. The population density was 2,009.7 inhabitants per square mile (775.9/km2). There were 2,632 housing units at an average density of 985.8 per square mile (380.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 2,340 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
Notable people
- Chris Booker, entertainment personality
- John Callaway, journalist
- John Murtha, Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives
- Bill Stewart, former head football coach at West Virginia University
See also
In Spanish: New Martinsville para niños
