Moorefield

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia

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Moorefield is a town in Hardy County, West Virginia, with 2,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Petersburg, 10.1 miles SW.

About Moorefield

Moorefield is a town in and the county seat of Hardy County, West Virginia, United States. It is located at the confluence of the South Branch Potomac River and the South Fork South Branch Potomac River. Moorefield was originally chartered in 1777; it was named for Conrad Moore, who owned the land upon which the town was laid out. The population was 2,527 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$49,063
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$823/mo
Median age
42.5
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Moorefield, WV population

Moorefield had 2,524 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,524
Density947 per sq mi (365 per km²)

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

Moorefield at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyHardy County
TypeTown
Population2,524 (2020)
Land area2.67 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates39.0670° N, 78.9625° W
ZIP code26818
Official websitetownofmoorefield.com
Census code (GEOID)5455588

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

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Frequently asked questions about Moorefield

What county is Moorefield in?

Moorefield is in Hardy County, West Virginia.

What is the population of Moorefield, WV?

2,524 people lived in Moorefield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Moorefield, WV?

The ZIP code of Moorefield is 26818.

What is the elevation of Moorefield?

810 feet (247 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Moorefield?

Petersburg (10.1 mi), Burlington (18.8 mi), Wardensville (20.0 mi), Orkney Springs (20.4 mi), Basye (20.6 mi).

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