Despard
Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia
Despard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harrison County, West Virginia, with 794 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,043 ft (318 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East View, 1.4 miles SE.
- 794residents (2020 Census)
- 1,043 ftelevation · 318 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 533 / sq mipopulation density
- 26323ZIP code
About Despard
Despard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 794 at the 2020 census (down from 1,004 at the 2010 census).
Despard was home to the largest manufacturing enterprise in north central West Virginia in the early 1900s, the Jackson Sheet and Tin Plate Company, after 1905 known as the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company, or simply the "Tin Plate Mill."
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Living in Despard
- Median household income
- $24,455
- Median home value
- $86,500
- Median rent
- $654/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Despard had 794 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 794 |
|---|---|
| Density | 533 per sq mi (206 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Despard at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Harrison County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 794 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2870° N, 80.3156° W |
| ZIP code | 26323 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5421316 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Despard
- East View1.4 mi SE
- Nutter Fort1.9 mi S
- Anmoore2.3 mi SE
- Stonewood2.6 mi S
- Clarksburg2.7 mi SW
- Hepzibah3.2 mi N
- Spelter3.9 mi N
- Bridgeport4.0 mi E
- Gypsy5.4 mi N
- Lumberport6.3 mi N
- Reynoldsville6.7 mi W
- West Milford7.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Despard
What county is Despard in?
Despard is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Despard, WV?
794 people lived in Despard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Despard, WV?
The ZIP code of Despard is 26323.
What is the elevation of Despard?
1,043 feet (318 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Despard?
East View (1.4 mi), Nutter Fort (1.9 mi), Anmoore (2.3 mi), Stonewood (2.6 mi), Clarksburg (2.7 mi).
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