Helvetia

Census-designated place in Randolph County, West Virginia

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Helvetia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Randolph County, West Virginia, with 38 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Pickens, 3.6 miles S.

About Helvetia

Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 38 compared to 59 at the 2010 census. The isolated community was settled by the Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for retaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways.

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Helvetia, WV population

Helvetia had 38 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census38
Density21 per sq mi (8 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Helvetia at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyRandolph County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population38 (2020)
Land area1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Coordinates38.7058° N, 80.1993° W
ZIP code26236
Census code (GEOID)5436340

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Helvetia

What county is Helvetia in?

Helvetia is in Randolph County, West Virginia.

What is the population of Helvetia, WV?

38 people lived in Helvetia at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Helvetia, WV?

The ZIP code of Helvetia is 26236.

What towns are near Helvetia?

Pickens (3.6 mi), Rock Cave (11.9 mi), Huttonsville (12.0 mi), Mill Creek (12.4 mi), Valley Head (14.2 mi).

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