Century
Census-designated place in Barbour County, West Virginia
Century is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Barbour County, West Virginia, with 111 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,532 ft (467 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buckhannon, 7.7 miles S.
- 111residents (2020 Census)
- 1,532 ftelevation · 467 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 846 / sq mipopulation density
- 26238ZIP code
About Century
Century is a census-designated place and coal town in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Century had a population of 111.
The community's coal deposits were believed to be abundant enough to last a century, hence the name.
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Living in Century
- Median household income
- $38,534
- Median home value
- $106,000
- Median age
- 68.3
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Century had 111 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 111 |
|---|---|
| Density | 846 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Century at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Barbour County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 111 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1003° N, 80.1881° W |
| ZIP code | 26238 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5414212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Century
- Buckhannon7.7 mi S
- Philippi8.1 mi NE
- Lost Creek9.6 mi NW
- Galloway9.8 mi N
- Jane Lew11.8 mi W
- Flemington11.9 mi N
- Stonewood12.1 mi NW
- Anmoore12.3 mi NW
- Hinkleville12.8 mi S
- East View13.2 mi NW
- Nutter Fort13.3 mi NW
- West Milford13.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Century
What county is Century in?
Century is in Barbour County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Century, WV?
111 people lived in Century at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Century, WV?
The ZIP code of Century is 26238.
What is the elevation of Century?
1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Century?
Buckhannon (7.7 mi), Philippi (8.1 mi), Lost Creek (9.6 mi), Galloway (9.8 mi), Jane Lew (11.8 mi).
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