Northfork
Town in McDowell County, West Virginia
Northfork is a town in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,686 ft (514 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keystone, 1.1 miles W.
- 231residents (2020 Census)
- 1,686 ftelevation · 514 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 240 / sq mipopulation density
- 24855ZIP code
About Northfork
Northfork is a town in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States, located on U.S. Route 52 between Welch and Bluefield.
The population was 231 at the 2020 census. Northfork was incorporated in 1901, so named because of its location on the north fork of the Elkhorn Creek at its junction with the south fork. It was consolidated with the town of Clark on March 26, 1948.
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Living in Northfork
- Median household income
- $50,208
- Median home value
- $33,700
- Median age
- 51.3
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Northfork had 231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 240 per sq mi (93 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northfork at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 231 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4196° N, 81.4274° W |
| ZIP code | 24855 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5459428 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northfork
- Keystone1.1 mi W
- Vivian3.6 mi W
- Pageton4.4 mi SW
- Kimball4.8 mi W
- Maybeury5.3 mi SE
- Crumpler5.3 mi E
- Anawalt5.8 mi S
- Gary7.1 mi SW
- Covel7.7 mi NE
- Bud7.7 mi N
- Pocahontas, VA8.8 mi SE
- Welch9.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Northfork
What county is Northfork in?
Northfork is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Northfork, WV?
231 people lived in Northfork at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northfork, WV?
The ZIP code of Northfork is 24855.
What is the elevation of Northfork?
1,686 feet (514 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northfork?
Keystone (1.1 mi), Vivian (3.6 mi), Pageton (4.4 mi), Kimball (4.8 mi), Maybeury (5.3 mi).
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