Pleasant Valley, Marion County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pleasant Valley, West Virginia
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Location of Pleasant Valley in Marion County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | West Virginia | ||
| County | Marion | ||
| Incorporated | 1995 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Strong Mayor-Council Government | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.45 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,506 | ||
| • Estimate
(2021)
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3,492 | ||
| • Density | 972.14/sq mi (375.35/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
26554-26555
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| Area code(s) | 304 | ||
| FIPS code | 54-64228 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1555370 | ||
| Website | http://www.cityofpleasantvalley.com | ||
Pleasant Valley is a city located in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It was officially started as a city in 1995. According to the 2020 census, about 3,506 people live here.
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Where is Pleasant Valley Located?
Pleasant Valley is found in West Virginia. It is just south of Fairmont, which is a larger city and the county seat. The city is also very close to the Tygart Valley River.
The city covers a total area of about 3.41 square miles (8.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How to Get Around: Transportation
Getting to and from Pleasant Valley is easy.
Interstate 79 runs nearby. This is a major highway.- The Fairmont Municipal - Frankman Field Airport is also close by. This airport helps people travel by air.
Who Lives in Pleasant Valley?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,124 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,149 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,506 | 11.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,492 | 10.9% | |
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The city has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 3,124 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,506 residents.
Understanding the Population
In 2010, there were 3,149 people living in Pleasant Valley. These people lived in 1,401 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Most of the people in the city were White (95.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A small number of residents were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was about 40.5 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 17% were 65 years or older. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
