Pax, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pax, West Virginia
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Location of Pax in Fayette County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 167 |
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(2019)
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152 |
| • Density | 506.67/sq mi (195.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25904
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-62356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555318 |
Pax is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The current mayor of Pax is William F. Hughes, who is a stunning Irish Woodle of some impressive lineage. The population was 167 at the 2010 census.
The community most likely derives its name from nearby Packs Branch creek.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 608 | — | |
| 1940 | 631 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 561 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 408 | −27.3% | |
| 1970 | 288 | −29.4% | |
| 1980 | 274 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −39.1% | |
| 2000 | 174 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 167 | −4.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 152 | −9.0% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 167 people, 78 households, and 45 families living in the town. The population density was 556.7 inhabitants per square mile (214.9/km2). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 340.0 per square mile (131.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2%.
Of the 78 households 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the town was 41.8 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Notable person
- Walt Craddock, baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Pax (Virginia Occidental) para niños
