Lavalette
Census-designated place in Wayne County, West Virginia
Lavalette is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wayne County, West Virginia, with 932 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Huntington, 6.1 miles N.
- 932residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 358 / sq mipopulation density
- 25535ZIP code
About Lavalette
Lavalette is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne County, West Virginia, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 932 (down from 1,073 at the 2010 census). Lavalette is located at the intersection of West Virginia Route 152 and West Virginia Route 75, eight miles south of Huntington. The town is near Beech Fork Lake, a popular location for boating and fishing, and Twelvepole Creek. Lavalette was named after Lavalette Miller, the daughter of a Norfolk & Western Railway official.
Lavalette is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 287,702.
Lavalette has two 18-hole public golf courses - Sugarwood Golf Club and Creekside Golf Course. Lavalette also has a paid EMS ambulance service with two emergency response squads and one transport unit. The 35 member volunteer fire department has four engine companies, a rescue boat, and a mobile disaster response trailer.
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Living in Lavalette
- Median household income
- $54,554
- Median home value
- $190,200
- Median age
- 42
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Lavalette had 932 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 932 |
|---|---|
| Density | 358 per sq mi (138 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lavalette at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 932 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.61 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3224° N, 82.4479° W |
| ZIP code | 25535 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5445580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lavalette
- Huntington6.1 mi N
- Wayne6.4 mi S
- Chesapeake, OH7.2 mi N
- Ceredo7.4 mi NW
- Burlington, OH7.5 mi NW
- Proctorville, OH8.7 mi NE
- Kenova9.1 mi NW
- Pea Ridge9.6 mi NE
- South Point, OH9.9 mi NW
- Barboursville10.1 mi NE
- Prichard10.3 mi SW
- Catlettsburg, KY10.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lavalette
What county is Lavalette in?
Lavalette is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Lavalette, WV?
932 people lived in Lavalette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lavalette, WV?
The ZIP code of Lavalette is 25535.
What is the elevation of Lavalette?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lavalette?
Huntington (6.1 mi), Wayne (6.4 mi), Chesapeake (7.2 mi), Ceredo (7.4 mi), Burlington (7.5 mi).
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