Triadelphia, West Virginia facts for kids
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Triadelphia, West Virginia
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Location of Triadelphia in Ohio County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 669 |
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659 |
| • Density | 1,132.24/sq mi (437.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26059
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-80932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555822 |
Triadelphia is a small town in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the larger Wheeling, West Virginia area. In 2020, about 669 people lived there.
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Triadelphia's History
Triadelphia was officially started in 1829. Its name comes from Greek words meaning "three brothers." It was likely named to honor the three sons of the person who first owned the land where the town was built.
Today, Triadelphia is home to The Highlands. This is the biggest shopping and entertainment center in the northern part of West Virginia. A historic place called the David Stewart Farm is also nearby. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Geography and Location
Triadelphia is located at 40°3′3″N 80°37′37″W / 40.05083°N 80.62694°W. It sits along two small streams, Little Wheeling Creek and Middle Wheeling Creek. These streams flow into the larger Wheeling Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 242 | — | |
| 1860 | 258 | 6.6% | |
| 1870 | 239 | −7.4% | |
| 1880 | 313 | 31.0% | |
| 1890 | 515 | 64.5% | |
| 1900 | 287 | −44.3% | |
| 1910 | 261 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 299 | 14.6% | |
| 1930 | 302 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 359 | 18.9% | |
| 1950 | 741 | 106.4% | |
| 1960 | 600 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 547 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,461 | 167.1% | |
| 1990 | 835 | −42.8% | |
| 2000 | 817 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 811 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 669 | −17.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 659 | −18.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 811 people living in Triadelphia. These people lived in 373 households. The town had about 1210 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Triadelphia were White (95.1%). A smaller number were African American (3.1%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Triadelphia was 40 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older.
Getting Around Triadelphia
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You can reach many parts of Triadelphia using major highways. These include Interstate 70 and Interstate 470. U.S. Route 40 also goes through the town. This route follows the path of the old National Road, which was built long ago.
There are no passenger trains that stop in Triadelphia today. For air travel, the closest large airport is Pittsburgh International Airport. For smaller planes, Wheeling Ohio County Airport is the main choice.
Many people in Triadelphia work in healthcare or in places like restaurants and hotels. Other common jobs are in construction and administrative services.
See also
In Spanish: Triadelphia (Virginia Occidental) para niños
