West Milford, West Virginia facts for kids
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West Milford, West Virginia
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Location of West Milford in Harrison County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Harrison | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 452 | |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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447 | |
| • Density | 1,143.13/sq mi (441.05/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26451
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-85924 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555949 | |
West Milford is a small town located in Harrison County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 452 people, according to the 2020 census.
The town got its name because there used to be a mill (a building where grain is ground into flour) near a ford (a shallow place where a river can be crossed) on the West Fork River.
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Geography of West Milford
West Milford is found at 39°12′9″N 80°24′13″W / 39.20250°N 80.40361°W. This means it's located along the West Fork River in the southern part of Harrison County.
The town covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or significant bodies of water within the town limits.
West Milford's Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 210 | — | |
| 1900 | 187 | −11.0% | |
| 1910 | 212 | 13.4% | |
| 1930 | 349 | — | |
| 1940 | 389 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 401 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 367 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 356 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 510 | 43.3% | |
| 1990 | 519 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 651 | 25.4% | |
| 2010 | 630 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 452 | −28.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 447 | −29.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 630 people living in West Milford. These people lived in 263 different homes, and 180 of these were families.
The town had about 1,188.7 inhabitants per square mile (459.0/km2) people per square mile. This number tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 279 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in West Milford (96.5%) were White. A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.2%). About 3.0% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A very small percentage (0.5%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 263 homes, about 34.6% had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, with 10.3% having a female head of household and 5.7% having a male head of household. About 31.6% of the homes were not families.
On average, each home had 2.40 people, and each family had 2.91 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in West Milford in 2010 was 38.8 years old.
- About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a fairly even number of males and females, with 51.6% being male and 48.4% being female.
See also
In Spanish: West Milford (Virginia Occidental) para niños
