Nitro
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Nitro is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 6,624 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Albans, 2.4 miles S.
- 6,624residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 1,239 / sq mipopulation density
- 25143ZIP code
About Nitro
Nitro is a city in Kanawha and Putnam counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It takes its name from a World War I-era nitrocellulose plant. The population was 6,618 according to the 2020 census. It is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.
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Living in Nitro
- Median household income
- $53,848
- Median home value
- $128,900
- Median rent
- $949/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Nitro had 6,624 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,624 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,239 per sq mi (478 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nitro at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,624 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.35 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4116° N, 81.8078° W |
| ZIP code | 25143 |
| Official website | cityofnitro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5459068 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nitro
- St. Albans2.4 mi S
- Jefferson2.6 mi SE
- Cross Lanes2.7 mi NE
- Institute3.2 mi SE
- West Dunbar3.9 mi SE
- Poca4.4 mi N
- Dunbar4.8 mi SE
- Raymond City5.2 mi N
- Tornado6.4 mi SW
- Teays Valley6.8 mi W
- South Charleston7.2 mi SE
- Bancroft7.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nitro
What county is Nitro in?
Nitro is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Nitro, WV?
6,624 people lived in Nitro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nitro, WV?
The ZIP code of Nitro is 25143.
What is the elevation of Nitro?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nitro?
St. Albans (2.4 mi), Jefferson (2.6 mi), Cross Lanes (2.7 mi), Institute (3.2 mi), West Dunbar (3.9 mi).
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