Washington, West Virginia facts for kids
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Washington, West Virginia
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Location of Washington, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,175 |
| • Density | 267.0/sq mi (104.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26181
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-84724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390456 |
Washington is a small community in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is located right next to the Ohio River. This area is part of the larger Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna region.
In 2010, about 1,175 people lived in Washington. The community was named after George Washington, a very important historical figure. Washington is home to a big factory called Washington Works. This is one of the largest places where the company Chemours makes chemicals. Other companies like Sabic Plastics, Kuraray, and Linde also have factories in Washington.
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About Washington's Location
Washington is located in West Virginia, a state in the eastern United States. It sits along the Ohio River, which is a major waterway.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.2 square miles (10.8 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers) is water.
People of Washington
In 2000, there were 1,170 people living in Washington. There were 466 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 376 of them, were families.
Population Details
The community had about 275 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Washington were White (98.21%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 32.8% of the households in Washington had children under 18 living with them. Many households (73.0%) were married couples living together. About 16.7% of all homes had just one person living there. The average household had 2.51 people, and the average family had 2.81 people.
Age Groups
The people in Washington ranged in age. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 4.7% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 33.8%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 42 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Washington was about $54,483 per year. For families, the average income was $60,000. The average income for each person was $25,209. A small number of families (2.1%) and people (2.3%) lived below the poverty line.
History of Washington
A special marker near the Washington, West Virginia, post office tells us about the community's history.
George Washington's Land
The marker explains that George Washington received a large piece of land here. This happened on December 15, 1772. He got 2,314 acres of land in an area called Washington Bottom. This land was given to him by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore. He was the last Royal Governor of Virginia.
How Washington Got the Land
George Washington received this land because of his service in the French and Indian War. The land was surveyed, or measured, by William Crawford in June 1771. This land stretches for about five miles along the Ohio River. The marker was put up by the State of West Virginia in 1932.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (Virginia Occidental) para niños
