Berwind
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia
Berwind is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 188 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,486 ft (453 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cucumber, 2.2 miles NE.
- 188residents (2020 Census)
- 1,486 ftelevation · 453 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 652 / sq mipopulation density
- 24894ZIP code
About Berwind
Berwind is a census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population is 188 (down from 278 at the 2010 census). The community is named for Edward Julius Berwind, owner of the Berwind Company, and was originally a company town. It was later incorporated in 1905. Berwind is the hometown of Vern Bickford, a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Braves in Boston (1948–1952) and Milwaukee (1953), and for the Baltimore Orioles (1954).
Berwind is on the Norfolk Southern Railway(former Norfolk and Western) network and the Tug Fork river.
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Living in Berwind
- Median home value
- $21,900
- Median age
- 18.9
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Berwind had 188 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 188 |
|---|---|
| Density | 652 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Berwind at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 188 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2612° N, 81.6576° W |
| ZIP code | 24894 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5406748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Berwind
- Cucumber2.2 mi NE
- War3.5 mi N
- Amonate, VA5.0 mi S
- Bartley6.6 mi NW
- Raysal8.5 mi NW
- Jewell Ridge, VA8.8 mi SW
- Gary9.7 mi NE
- Bradshaw9.8 mi NW
- Abbs Valley, VA11.0 mi E
- Welch12.1 mi N
- Tazewell, VA12.4 mi SE
- Pageton12.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Berwind
What county is Berwind in?
Berwind is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Berwind, WV?
188 people lived in Berwind at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Berwind, WV?
The ZIP code of Berwind is 24894.
What is the elevation of Berwind?
1,486 feet (453 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Berwind?
Cucumber (2.2 mi), War (3.5 mi), Amonate (5.0 mi), Bartley (6.6 mi), Raysal (8.5 mi).
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