Pullman, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pullman, West Virginia
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Location of Pullman in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 134 |
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(2021)
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133 |
| • Density | 559.67/sq mi (216.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26421
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-65956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555422 |
Pullman is a small town located in Ritchie County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 134 people. It's a quiet community with a history connected to the early days of railroads.
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History of Pullman
Pullman was officially planned and founded in 1883. The town was named after George Pullman, a very important businessman. He was famous for his work in the rail industry, especially for creating luxurious train cars.
Where is Pullman Located?
Pullman is found at specific geographic coordinates: 39.188133 degrees North and -80.951555 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Pullman covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People Living in Pullman
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 249 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 184 | −26.1% | |
| 1940 | 204 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 210 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 162 | −22.9% | |
| 1970 | 157 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 196 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 109 | −44.4% | |
| 2000 | 169 | 55.0% | |
| 2010 | 154 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 134 | −13.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 133 | −13.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 154 people lived in Pullman. There were 57 households and 44 families in the town. The population density was about 641.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Pullman were White (99.4%). A small number (0.6%) identified as being from two or more races.
About 31.6% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (64.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.70 people, and the average family had 3.02 people.
The median age in Pullman was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 18.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 11.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Pullman (Virginia Occidental) para niños
