Institute
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Institute is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 569 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Dunbar, 0.7 miles SE.
- 569residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 2,002 / sq mipopulation density
- 25112main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Institute
Institute is an unincorporated community on the Kanawha River in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Interstate 64 and West Virginia Route 25 pass by the community, which has grown to intermingle with nearby Dunbar. As of the 2020 census, Institute had a population of 569.
The town was founded by a formerly enslaved woman, Mary Barnes. Institute is home to West Virginia State University (formerly the West Virginia Colored Institute and the source of the town's toponym) and the West Virginia State Police Academy. Its economy includes several major industrial plants, which have had a number of environmental incidents polluting the local community.
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Living in Institute
- Median household income
- $42,315
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 26.8
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Institute had 569 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 569 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,002 per sq mi (773 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Institute at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 569 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3795° N, 81.7656° W |
| ZIP codes | 25112, 25064 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5440156 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Institute
- West Dunbar0.7 mi SE
- Jefferson1.2 mi W
- Dunbar1.7 mi SE
- St. Albans2.9 mi W
- Nitro3.2 mi NW
- South Charleston4.0 mi SE
- Cross Lanes4.2 mi N
- Tornado6.2 mi SW
- Poca7.1 mi N
- Alum Creek7.4 mi SW
- Charleston7.5 mi E
- Raymond City7.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Institute
What county is Institute in?
Institute is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Institute, WV?
569 people lived in Institute at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Institute, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25112. Other ZIP codes: 25064.
What is the elevation of Institute?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Institute?
West Dunbar (0.7 mi), Jefferson (1.2 mi), Dunbar (1.7 mi), St. Albans (2.9 mi), Nitro (3.2 mi).
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