Powellton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Powellton, West Virginia
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Location of Powellton, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 619 |
| • Density | 114.6/sq mi (44.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25161
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-65284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1545222 |
Powellton is a small community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town.
In 2010, about 619 people lived in Powellton. The community was probably named after Godwin H. Powell. He was a businessperson who worked in the coal-mining industry.
Where is Powellton Located?
Powellton is found in West Virginia. Its exact location is 38°6′27″N 81°19′15″W / 38.10750°N 81.32083°W. This is 38.107412 degrees North and 81.320872 degrees West.
The area of Powellton covers about 5.4 square miles (13.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Two important waterways flow through Powellton: Armstrong Creek and its smaller branch, the Powellton Fork.
Who Lives in Powellton?
In 2000, there were 1,796 people living in Powellton. These people lived in 697 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Powellton were White (about 88%). About 9% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Powellton was 40 years old. About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. This means many young people lived there.
See also
In Spanish: Powellton (Virginia Occidental) para niños
