MacArthur
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
MacArthur is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 1,376 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,434 ft (742 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mabscott, 1.5 miles NW.
- 1,376residents (2020 Census)
- 2,434 ftelevation · 742 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 474 / sq mipopulation density
- 25873main ZIP code (3 in total)
About MacArthur
MacArthur is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Originally, it was named Hollywood and renamed MacArthur after General of the Army Douglas MacArthur in 1942. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census.
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Living in MacArthur
- Median household income
- $35,650
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Median age
- 44.5
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MacArthur had 1,376 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,376 |
|---|---|
| Density | 474 per sq mi (183 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
MacArthur at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,376 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7484° N, 81.2028° W |
| ZIP codes | 25873, 25871, 25911 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5449564 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near MacArthur
- Mabscott1.5 mi NW
- Crab Orchard1.6 mi W
- Raleigh2.1 mi NE
- Beaver2.7 mi SE
- Beckley2.8 mi NE
- Sprague3.3 mi N
- Sophia4.0 mi SW
- Eccles4.0 mi NW
- Daniels4.4 mi SE
- Glen White4.4 mi W
- Coal City5.0 mi S
- Stanaford5.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about MacArthur
What county is MacArthur in?
MacArthur is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of MacArthur, WV?
1,376 people lived in MacArthur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of MacArthur, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25873. Other ZIP codes: 25871, 25911.
What is the elevation of MacArthur?
2,434 feet (742 m) above sea level.
What towns are near MacArthur?
Mabscott (1.5 mi), Crab Orchard (1.6 mi), Raleigh (2.1 mi), Beaver (2.7 mi), Beckley (2.8 mi).
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