Pea Ridge, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pea Ridge, West Virginia
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Location in Cabell County and the state of West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Cabell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,650 |
| • Density | 2,890/sq mi (1,090/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-62488 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867650 |
Pea Ridge is a community in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 6,602 people lived there. Pea Ridge is also part of the larger Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, which includes several cities and towns.
Where is Pea Ridge Located?
Pea Ridge is found at coordinates 38°24′56″N 82°19′17″W. It's a suburban area, meaning it's a neighborhood just outside a bigger city. In this case, it's close to Huntington, West Virginia.
The community is mainly centered around Pea Ridge Road. This road stretches from Barboursville all the way to Altizer, which is a neighborhood within Huntington. Pea Ridge Road is split into an east and west part, with a small section of Route 60 dividing them.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pea Ridge covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,363 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,650 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,602 | −0.7% | |
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The population of Pea Ridge has stayed fairly steady over the years.
- In 2000, there were 6,363 people living in Pea Ridge.
- By 2010, the population grew slightly to 6,650 people.
- In 2020, the population was 6,602.
In 2000, there were 2,814 households in Pea Ridge. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,820 were families.
- About 23.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households, 54.9%, were married couples living together.
- About 30% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 11.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Pea Ridge had about 2.25 people. For families, the average size was about 2.80 people.
