Sophia, West Virginia facts for kids
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Sophia, West Virginia
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Main st. (WV 16), downtown Sophia in 2007
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Location of Sophia in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Raleigh | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,326 ft (709 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,124 | |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,107 | |
| • Density | 1,763.61/sq mi (680.72/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
25921
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-75172 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391419 | |
Sophia is a small town located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, in the United States. It became an official town in 1912. According to the 2020 census, about 1,124 people live there.
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History of Sophia
The town of Sophia got its name from Sophia McGinnis. She was part of the family of a local government worker. A post office opened in Sophia in 1909, and the town officially became a town in 1912.
Sophia's Location and Size
Sophia is located in West Virginia. It covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Sophia?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 240 | — | |
| 1930 | 611 | 154.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,160 | 89.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,430 | 23.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,284 | −10.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,303 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,216 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,182 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,301 | 10.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,344 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,124 | −16.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,107 | −17.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,344 people living in Sophia. These people lived in 590 households, and 391 of these were families. The town had about 1,948 people per square mile.
About 22% of the people in Sophia were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Sophia was about 40 years old. There were slightly more females than males living in the town.
A Notable Resident
- Robert Byrd: He was a very important politician from West Virginia. He served as a United States Senator for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Sophia (Virginia Occidental) para niños
