Smithfield, West Virginia facts for kids
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Smithfield, West Virginia
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Location of Smithfield in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 103 |
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(2021)
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101 |
| • Density | 500.00/sq mi (192.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26437
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-74788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555648 |
Smithfield is a town in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 103 at the 2020 census.
Smithfield was named for Henry Smith, who kept a store there.
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Geography
Smithfield is located at 39°29′49″N 80°33′40″W / 39.49694°N 80.56111°W (39.496806, -80.561242).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), of which 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Smithfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 765 | — | |
| 1920 | 774 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 609 | −21.3% | |
| 1940 | 455 | −25.3% | |
| 1950 | 390 | −14.3% | |
| 1960 | 361 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 294 | −18.6% | |
| 1980 | 278 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 205 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 177 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 145 | −18.1% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −29.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 101 | −30.3% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 145 people, 63 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 500.0 inhabitants per square mile (193.1/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 317.2 per square mile (122.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Of the 63 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 36.5% of households were one person and 14.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the town was 44.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
See also
In Spanish: Smithfield (Virginia Occidental) para niños
