North Hills, West Virginia facts for kids
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North Hills, West Virginia
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Location of North Hills in Wood County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Incorporated | February 15, 1979 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 837 |
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(2021)
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827 |
| • Density | 1,367.49/sq mi (527.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-59458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391335 |
North Hills is a small town located in Wood County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's like a neighborhood right next to the bigger city of Parkersburg. In 2020, about 837 people lived here. North Hills became an official town on February 15, 1979.
Where is North Hills?
North Hills is a small place. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.56 square miles (1.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in North Hills has changed a little over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1980: 940 people
- 1990: 849 people
- 2000: 880 people
- 2010: 832 people
- 2020: 837 people
North Hills in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 832 people living in North Hills. These people lived in 295 different homes, and 250 of those were families.
Most people in North Hills were White (92.3%). There were also some African American (2.0%) and Asian (4.6%) residents. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
Many homes (35.3%) had kids under 18 living there. Most families (76.3%) were married couples. The average age of people in North Hills was about 43 years old. About 26.7% of the residents were under 18, and 14.2% were 65 or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.
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