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Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia
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Location of Womelsdorf (Coalton) in Randolph County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,159 ft (658 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 190 |
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(2021)
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189 |
| • Density | 579.71/sq mi (223.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26257
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-88324 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391491 |
Womelsdorf (Coalton) is a small town in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 190 people lived there.
The town has two names. "Womelsdorf" comes from a person who worked in mining. The name "Coalton" was given because of the many coal mining activities nearby.
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Where is Womelsdorf (Coalton) Located?
Womelsdorf (Coalton) is found at specific geographic coordinates: 38°53′49″N 79°57′50″W / 38.89694°N 79.96389°W. This means it is located in the northern hemisphere.
The town covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Womelsdorf (Coalton) has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 665 | — | |
| 1920 | 833 | 25.3% | |
| 1930 | 373 | −55.2% | |
| 1940 | 417 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 407 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 354 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 234 | −33.9% | |
| 1980 | 306 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 247 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 250 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 190 | −24.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 189 | −24.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 250 people living in Womelsdorf (Coalton). These people lived in 97 households. A household means all the people living in one home.
Most of the people living there were White (99.4%). A small number were Native American (0.4%).
The average age of people in the town was 47 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 20% were 65 years or older.
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Location of Womelsdorf (Coalton) in Randolph County, West Virginia.
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