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 small town located in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is led by its current mayor, Jeremiah D. Johnson. In 2010, the town had a population of 167 people.
The town's name likely comes from a nearby stream called Packs Branch creek.
Geography of Pax
Pax is a small town with a total area of about 0.78 square kilometers (0.30 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population Changes in Pax
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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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Pax in 2010
In 2010, there were 167 people living in Pax. These people lived in 78 households, with 45 of them being families. The town had about 196 people per square kilometer (507 people per square mile).
All of the residents in Pax were White. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. The average household had 2.14 people, and the average family had 2.73 people.
The average age of people in Pax was 41.8 years old. About 18.6% of residents were under 18. About 19.8% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Famous Person from Pax
- Walt Craddock was a baseball player who came from Pax.
See also
In Spanish: Pax (Virginia Occidental) para niños
