Dixie
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Dixie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, with 227 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belva, 1.2 miles S.
- 227residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 311 / sq mipopulation density
- 26656ZIP code
About Dixie
Dixie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette and Nicholas counties, West Virginia, United States. Dixie is located on West Virginia Route 16, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of Gauley Bridge. Dixie has a post office with ZIP code 25059. As of the 2020 census, its population was 227 (down from 291 at the 2010 census), with 153 residents in Nicholas County and 74 in Fayette County.
The community was named after Dixie, a nickname for the Southern United States, because a share of the first settlers were southerners.
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Dixie had 227 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 227 |
|---|---|
| Density | 311 per sq mi (120 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dixie at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicholas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 227 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2509° N, 81.1943° W |
| ZIP code | 26656 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5421628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dixie
- Belva1.2 mi S
- Gauley Bridge5.9 mi S
- Glen Ferris6.8 mi S
- Smithers8.1 mi SW
- Boomer8.3 mi SW
- Montgomery8.7 mi SW
- Charlton Heights8.9 mi S
- Falls View8.9 mi S
- Mount Carbon9.0 mi SW
- Ansted9.4 mi SE
- Kimberly9.4 mi SW
- Deep Water9.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dixie
What county is Dixie in?
Dixie is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Dixie, WV?
227 people lived in Dixie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dixie, WV?
The ZIP code of Dixie is 26656.
What is the elevation of Dixie?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dixie?
Belva (1.2 mi), Gauley Bridge (5.9 mi), Glen Ferris (6.8 mi), Smithers (8.1 mi), Boomer (8.3 mi).
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