Carolina
Census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia
Carolina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marion County, West Virginia, with 390 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,184 ft (361 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Idamay, 1.3 miles NE.
- 390residents (2020 Census)
- 1,184 ftelevation · 361 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 470 / sq mipopulation density
- 26563main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Carolina
Carolina is an unincorporated town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. Carolina is 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northwest of Worthington. Carolina has a post office with ZIP code 26563. It has been designated a census-designated place (CDP); as of the 2020 census, its population was 390 (down from 411 at the 2010 census).
The community was named after Caroline Watson, a daughter of mining executive James Watson. Consolidated Coal Company bought lands in the area for mining in 1914, and starting building the village in 1915.
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Carolina had 390 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 390 |
|---|---|
| Density | 470 per sq mi (181 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carolina at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 390 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4794° N, 80.2723° W |
| ZIP codes | 26563, 26576 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5413468 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carolina
- Idamay1.3 mi NE
- Worthington1.6 mi S
- Farmington2.5 mi NE
- Monongah3.1 mi SE
- Rachel3.2 mi NW
- Enterprise4.2 mi S
- Mannington5.0 mi NW
- Barrackville5.7 mi E
- White Hall6.1 mi SE
- Shinnston6.1 mi S
- Pleasant Valley6.5 mi E
- Fairmont6.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carolina
What county is Carolina in?
Carolina is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Carolina, WV?
390 people lived in Carolina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carolina, WV?
The main ZIP code is 26563. Other ZIP codes: 26576.
What is the elevation of Carolina?
1,184 feet (361 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carolina?
Idamay (1.3 mi), Worthington (1.6 mi), Farmington (2.5 mi), Monongah (3.1 mi), Rachel (3.2 mi).
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