Paden City, West Virginia facts for kids
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Paden City, West Virginia
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Location of Paden City in Tyler County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Wetzel, Tyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,550 |
| • Estimate
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2,478 |
| • Density | 2,764.50/sq mi (1,066.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26159
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-61636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555291 |
Paden City is a small city in West Virginia, located right along the Ohio River. It is unique because it sits in two different counties: Tyler and Wetzel. The city was founded in 1902. In 2020, the population was 2,550 people.
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History
How Paden City Got Its Name
Paden City is named after Obediah Paden, who lived from 1755 to 1822. He was born in Pennsylvania and owned a lot of land in this area. Because of him, nearby Paden Island and Paden Fork also share his name. The whole region was once known as Paden's Bottom.
The Paden City Pottery Company
The Paden City Pottery Company was started in 1911 by John Lessel, who came from Europe. He chose Paden City because the area had large amounts of clay, which is perfect for making pottery.
At one time, the company employed over 400 people. They made beautiful pottery and high-quality sets of dishes. The company closed in 1950, but you can still find their products for sale today on many websites that sell vintage dishware.
Geography
Paden City is located at 39°36′13″N 80°56′1″W / 39.60361°N 80.93361°W. This means it's in the northern part of West Virginia.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.85 square miles (2.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits, only the Ohio River alongside it.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,705 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,281 | 33.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,215 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,588 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,137 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,674 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,671 | −0.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,862 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,860 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,633 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,550 | −3.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,478 | −5.9% | |
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Paden City's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 2,633 people living there. These people lived in 1,143 households, and 775 of these were families. The city had about 3,097 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Paden City were White (98.8%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.1%). About 0.6% of the population identified with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 0.5% of the population.
Households and Age
Out of the 1,143 households, about 26% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.1%) were married couples living together. About 11.5% were households led by a woman without a husband present, and 4.2% were led by a man without a wife present.
The average age of people in Paden City was 44.9 years old. About 20% of residents were under 18. About 21.7% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%).
Notable People
Paden City has been home to some interesting people:
- Jeff Casteel is a well-known football player and coach. He coached for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
- Mark Funkhouser served as the former mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
- W. Craig Broadwater was a judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. He was also a Brigadier General in the West Virginia Army National Guard.
See also
In Spanish: Paden City para niños
