Bergoo
Census-designated place in Webster County, West Virginia
Bergoo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Webster County, West Virginia, with 64 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,824 ft (556 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parcoal, 4.4 miles W.
- 64residents (2020 Census)
- 1,824 ftelevation · 556 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 302 / sq mipopulation density
- 26298ZIP code
About Bergoo
Bergoo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 64 (down from 94 at the 2010 census). Bergoo lies at the confluence of the Elk River and Leatherwood Creek. Bergoo was formerly known as Leatherwood, taking its name from the creek.
Some say Bergoo was the name of a local Indian, while others believe the community was named after Burgoo, a type of stew.
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Bergoo had 64 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 64 |
|---|---|
| Density | 302 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bergoo at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 64 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4829° N, 80.2977° W |
| ZIP code | 26298 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5406436 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bergoo
- Parcoal4.4 mi W
- Addison (Webster Springs)5.8 mi W
- Pickens12.7 mi N
- Cowen14.7 mi W
- Valley Head15.0 mi E
- Helvetia16.3 mi N
- Camden-on-Gauley18.0 mi SW
- Tioga19.8 mi W
- Marlinton21.2 mi SE
- Cass21.3 mi E
- Craigsville21.9 mi SW
- Richwood22.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bergoo
What county is Bergoo in?
Bergoo is in Webster County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Bergoo, WV?
64 people lived in Bergoo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bergoo, WV?
The ZIP code of Bergoo is 26298.
What is the elevation of Bergoo?
1,824 feet (556 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bergoo?
Parcoal (4.4 mi), Addison (Webster Springs) (5.8 mi), Pickens (12.7 mi), Cowen (14.7 mi), Valley Head (15.0 mi).
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