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White Hall, West Virginia
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Location of White Hall in Marion County, West Virginia.
Location of White Hall in Marion County, West Virginia.
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Marion
Area
 • Total 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Land 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,158 ft (353 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 706
 • Estimate 
(2021)
705
 • Density 633.08/sq mi (244.35/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
26554-26555
Area code(s) 304
FIPS code 54-86620
GNIS feature ID 1555973

White Hall is a town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It was officially made a town in 1989. White Hall is right next to Fairmont, which is the main city of the county.

In 2020, about 706 people lived in White Hall. The town is known for having many different stores and restaurants.

Where is White Hall?

White Hall is located in West Virginia. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 39.426223 degrees North and 80.183541 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.

The town covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Who Lives in White Hall?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 595
2010 648 8.9%
2020 706 9.0%
2021 (est.) 705 8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in towns every ten years.

Population Changes

In 2000, White Hall had 595 residents. By 2010, the population grew to 648 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 706 people live in White Hall. This shows the town has been slowly growing over the years.

People and Households

In 2010, there were 648 people living in 299 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 178 were families.

Most people in White Hall were White (91.5%). There were also African American (2.5%), Asian (3.1%), and Native American (0.2%) residents. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in White Hall was about 40.9 years old.

  • About 17.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 10.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 29.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 15.6% were 65 years old or older.

The town had a fairly even mix of genders, with 48.5% male and 51.5% female residents.

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