Stonewood, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stonewood, West Virginia
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Location of Stonewood in Harrison County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Harrison | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,810 | |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,789 | |
| • Density | 2,014.10/sq mi (778.02/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26301
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| Area code | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-77188 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555719 | |
Stonewood is a small city located in Harrison County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,810 people lived there.
The name "Stonewood" was created just for this place. Some local stories say the name comes from combining two older village names: "Stonewall" and "Norwood." These two villages used to be neighbors right where Stonewood is now.
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Where is Stonewood Located?
Stonewood is found at a specific spot on the map, near a waterway called Elk Creek. You can find it at coordinates 39.252001 degrees North and 80.309979 degrees West.
The city is quite small in size. According to the United States Census Bureau, Stonewood covers a total area of about 0.85 square miles (2.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Stonewood?
The number of people living in Stonewood has changed a bit over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,066 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,202 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,950 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,058 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,996 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,815 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,806 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,810 | 0.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,789 | −0.9% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 1,806 people living in Stonewood. These people lived in 819 different homes. Most of the people living in Stonewood were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Stonewood in 2010 was about 45.6 years old. About 18.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means a good number of kids and teenagers lived in the city. More women lived in Stonewood than men at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Stonewood (Virginia Occidental) para niños
