Bethany
Town in Brooke County, West Virginia
Bethany is a town in Brooke County, West Virginia, with 781 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Liberty, 3.4 miles SW.
- 781residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,066 / sq mipopulation density
- 26032ZIP code
About Bethany
Bethany is a town in southern Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 756 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. It is best known as the home of Bethany College, a private liberal arts college that was the first institution of higher education in what is now West Virginia.
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Living in Bethany
- Median household income
- $60,313
- Median home value
- $110,600
- Median rent
- $639/mo
- Median age
- 20.9
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Bethany had 781 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 781 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,066 per sq mi (412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethany at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Brooke County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 781 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2048° N, 80.5609° W |
| ZIP code | 26032 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5406844 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethany
- West Liberty3.4 mi SW
- Independence, PA4.8 mi NE
- Beech Bottom5.2 mi W
- Windsor Heights5.6 mi W
- Wellsburg5.9 mi NW
- Brilliant, OH6.0 mi NW
- Avella, PA6.9 mi NE
- Rayland, OH7.1 mi W
- Donegal, PA7.1 mi SE
- West Alexander, PA7.3 mi S
- Tiltonsville, OH7.6 mi W
- West Middletown, PA7.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bethany
What county is Bethany in?
Bethany is in Brooke County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Bethany, WV?
781 people lived in Bethany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethany, WV?
The ZIP code of Bethany is 26032.
What is the elevation of Bethany?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethany?
West Liberty (3.4 mi), Independence (4.8 mi), Beech Bottom (5.2 mi), Windsor Heights (5.6 mi), Wellsburg (5.9 mi).
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