Prosperity, West Virginia facts for kids
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Prosperity, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Prosperity, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,498 |
| • Density | 599/sq mi (234.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25909
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-65836 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389712 |
Prosperity is a small community located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, about 1,498 people lived there.
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Where is Prosperity Located?
Prosperity is found in the state of West Virginia. It is part of Raleigh County. The community covers a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Prosperity?
In the year 2000, about 1,310 people called Prosperity home. These people lived in 570 different households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Community Life and Families
Many households in Prosperity were families living together. About 27% of homes had children under 18 years old. Most households were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother, raising children.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Prosperity come from different age groups.
- About 20% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 29% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Prosperity was 40 years old.
How People Make a Living
In 2000, the average income for a household in Prosperity was about $31,632 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $50,306 per year. These numbers help us understand the economic well-being of the community.
See also
- In Spanish: Prosperity (Virginia Occidental) para niños
