St. Albans, West Virginia facts for kids
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St. Albans, West Virginia
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Location of St. Albans in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  West Virginia |
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| County | Kanawha | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.56 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.62 sq mi (9.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) | |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,861 | |
| • Estimate
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10,635 | |
| • Density | 2,743.57/sq mi (1,059.34/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
25177
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-71212 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555553 | |
| Website | www.stalbanswv.com | |
St. Albans is a city located in the western part of Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. It sits right where two rivers meet: the Kanawha River and the Coal River. In 2020, about 10,861 people lived here. St. Albans is also part of the larger Charleston area.
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History of St. Albans
St. Albans was first planned out in 1816. It had a few different names over the years. At first, it was called Philippi, named after an early settler, Philip Thompson. Later, its name changed to Colesmouth. This was because Samuel Cole discovered the area and the river.
In 1868, the town officially became a city, known as Kanawha City. This process is called incorporation. The name changed again in 1872. H.C. Parsons of the C & O Railroad renamed it St. Albans. He chose this name to honor his hometown in St. Albans, Vermont. That town was named after St. Albans in Hertfordshire, England. The English town is named for St. Alban, who is believed to be the first Christian martyr in Britain.
Geography of St. Albans
St. Albans covers a total area of about 3.70 square miles (9.58 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.62 square miles (9.38 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 816 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,209 | 48.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,825 | 133.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,254 | 15.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,558 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 9,870 | 177.4% | |
| 1960 | 15,103 | 53.0% | |
| 1970 | 14,356 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 12,402 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 11,194 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 11,567 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,044 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,861 | −1.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 10,635 | −3.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the census from 2010, there were 11,044 people living in St. Albans. These people lived in 4,969 households. About 3,073 of these households were families.
The city had about 3,050 people per square mile. There were also 5,436 housing units.
Most of the people in the city, about 94.0%, were White. About 3.4% were African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The average age of people in St. Albans was 45 years old.
- About 19.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.6% were 65 years or older.
In terms of gender, 46.9% of the population was male and 53.1% was female.
Schools in St. Albans
St. Albans has several schools for different age groups:
- Saint Albans High School (Grades 9–12)
- Hayes Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- McKinley Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Alban Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Central Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Anne Bailey Elementary (Grades K-5)
- George C. Weimer Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Lakewood Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Saint Albans Junior High (Grades 7–9)
City Transportation
Roads and Highways
Major roads that pass through St. Albans include:
- U.S. Route 60
- West Virginia Route 817
Bus Services
The Kanawha Valley area, which includes St. Albans, has a public bus system. It is run by the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT).
Famous People from St. Albans
Many notable people have come from St. Albans:
- Randy Barnes: An Olympic shot putter who won a gold medal in 1996.
- Renee Montgomery: A former player in the WNBA. She is now a part-owner of the Atlanta Dream and the FCF Beasts.
- Brett Nelson: An American basketball player and coach.
- Jason Rader: An American football player.
Places to Visit
- St. Albans Public Library: This library is part of the Kanawha County Public Library System.
See also
In Spanish: Saint Albans (Virginia Occidental) para niños
