Glen Ferris
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia
Glen Ferris is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 174 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gauley Bridge, 1.0 miles NE.
- 174residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 128 / sq mipopulation density
- 25090ZIP code
About Glen Ferris
Glen Ferris is a census-designated place (CDP) on the western bank of the Kanawha River in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is situated approximately one mile south of the town of Gauley Bridge and adjacent to Kanawha Falls. The sole highway linking Glen Ferris to the area is U.S. Route 60, known also as the Midland Trail. As of the 2010 census, its population was 203; the community had 104 housing units, 87 of which were occupied. By the 2020 census however, the population had declined to 174. The village is roughly a mile and a half in length. Glen Ferris is home to two churches, one Apostolic and one Methodist. A railway owned by Norfolk Southern runs parallel to US Route 60 through the village.
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Glen Ferris had 174 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 174 |
|---|---|
| Density | 128 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glen Ferris at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 174 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1550° N, 81.2210° W |
| ZIP code | 25090 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5431732 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glen Ferris
- Gauley Bridge1.0 mi NE
- Charlton Heights2.1 mi S
- Falls View2.5 mi SW
- Boomer3.0 mi W
- Deep Water3.0 mi SW
- Mount Carbon3.8 mi W
- Smithers4.2 mi W
- Kimberly4.2 mi W
- Montgomery5.5 mi W
- Belva5.7 mi N
- Beards Fork6.2 mi S
- Ansted6.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Ferris
What county is Glen Ferris in?
Glen Ferris is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Glen Ferris, WV?
174 people lived in Glen Ferris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glen Ferris, WV?
The ZIP code of Glen Ferris is 25090.
What is the elevation of Glen Ferris?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glen Ferris?
Gauley Bridge (1.0 mi), Charlton Heights (2.1 mi), Falls View (2.5 mi), Boomer (3.0 mi), Deep Water (3.0 mi).
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