Boissevain
Census-designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia
Boissevain is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tazewell County, Virginia, with 457 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,487 ft (758 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pocahontas, 3.2 miles NE.
- 457residents (2020 Census)
- 2,487 ftelevation · 758 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 214 / sq mipopulation density
- 24606ZIP code
About Boissevain
Boissevain is an unincorporated community, census-designated place (CDP), and former coal town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. It was defined as a census-designated place (then termed an unincorporated place) at the 1950 United States census under the spelling Boissevaine, when it had a population of 1,197. It did not reappear again as a CDP until the 2020 census with a population of 457.
In February 1932, 38 men lost their lives in a coal mine explosion.
Boissevain is served by the Abbs Valley -Boissevain - Pocahontas Rescue Squad Inc - Rescue 945 for Emergency Medical Services.
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Living in Boissevain
- Median household income
- $27,516
- Median home value
- $32,100
- Median age
- 52.4
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Boissevain had 457 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 457 |
|---|---|
| Density | 214 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boissevain at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tazewell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 457 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.13 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2757° N, 81.3856° W |
| ZIP code | 24606 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5108376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boissevain
- Pocahontas3.2 mi NE
- Falls Mills4.4 mi E
- Abbs Valley5.0 mi SW
- Anawalt, WV5.2 mi NW
- Bramwell, WV5.7 mi NE
- Springville6.1 mi S
- Maybeury, WV6.5 mi N
- Bluefield6.7 mi SE
- Pageton, WV7.4 mi NW
- Bluewell, WV7.6 mi E
- Brush Fork, WV8.1 mi E
- Montcalm, WV9.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Boissevain
What county is Boissevain in?
Boissevain is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the population of Boissevain, VA?
457 people lived in Boissevain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boissevain, VA?
The ZIP code of Boissevain is 24606.
What is the elevation of Boissevain?
2,487 feet (758 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boissevain?
Pocahontas (3.2 mi), Falls Mills (4.4 mi), Abbs Valley (5.0 mi), Anawalt (5.2 mi), Bramwell (5.7 mi).
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