St. Marys, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Marys, West Virginia
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2nd Street in the central business district of St. Marys in 2006
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Location of St. Marys in Pleasants County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pleasants |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,847 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,830 |
| • Density | 1,730.47/sq mi (668.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
26170
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-71356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390658 |
St. Marys is a city in West Virginia, USA. It's also the main town, or county seat, of Pleasants County, West Virginia. In 2020, about 1,847 people lived there. St. Marys is part of the larger Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area.
The city was started in 1849 by Alexander Creel. He is said to have had a special vision of Mary while traveling by boat on the Ohio River near where the town now stands.
One cool thing about St. Marys is that train tracks run right down the middle of 2nd Street. It's common to see freight trains sharing the city streets with cars. This is pretty unique, as not many towns in the United States still have trains running through their downtown areas like this!
Where is St. Marys Located?
St. Marys is found along the Ohio River. It's right where a smaller stream called Middle Island Creek flows into the Ohio River.
Right next to St. Marys in the Ohio River is Middle Island. This island is part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which protects wildlife. A bridge connects the city to the island.
The United States Census Bureau says that St. Marys covers about 1.02 square miles (2.65 square kilometers) of land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in St. Marys has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
- 1880: 350 people
- 1900: 825 people
- 1920: 1,648 people
- 1940: 2,201 people
- 1960: 2,443 people
- 1980: 2,219 people
- 2000: 2,017 people
- 2010: 1,860 people
- 2020: 1,847 people
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,860 people living in St. Marys. These people lived in 841 households.
- Most residents (99%) were White.
- About 27.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- The average age of people in the city was about 43.9 years old.
- About 20.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19.5% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The city had a nearly even split of males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
