Stanaford, West Virginia facts for kids
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Stanaford, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Stanaford, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,350 |
| • Density | 711/sq mi (270/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25927
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-76444 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390351 |
Stanaford is a small community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for collecting population information. In 2010, about 1,350 people lived there. Stanaford got its name from a nearby stream called Stanaford Branch. It was also once a coal town, meaning its economy was based on coal mining.
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Where is Stanaford?
Stanaford is located in the state of West Virginia. The total area of Stanaford is about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Stanaford's Climate
The weather in Stanaford is generally mild. This means there are not huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. According to a system that classifies climates, Stanaford has a type of marine west coast climate. This kind of climate is often found near oceans, even though Stanaford is inland.
Who Lives in Stanaford?
In the year 2000, there were 1,443 people living in Stanaford. These people lived in 595 households, and 449 of these were families. The population was spread out, with about 768 people living in each square mile.
People and Backgrounds
Most of the people in Stanaford in 2000 were White (about 87%). About 9% were African American, and smaller groups were Native American or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Families and Ages
- About 24% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them.
- Most households (about 61%) were married couples living together.
- About 12% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
- About 21% of households were single people living alone.
- About 10% of households were single people aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.4 people, and the average family had about 2.8 people.
The ages of the people in Stanaford in 2000 were:
- 19% were under 18 years old.
- 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Stanaford was 46 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 87 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Stanaford was about $30,640 per year. For families, the average income was about $33,750 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Stanaford was about $16,775.
Some people in Stanaford lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes. About 11% of families and 17% of all people were below the poverty line. This included about 26% of children under 18 and 8% of people aged 65 or older.
