Red Jacket

Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia

Aerial view of Red Jacket, West Virginia
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Red Jacket is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mingo County, West Virginia, with 525 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Matewan, 2.4 miles SW.

About Red Jacket

Red Jacket is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 525 at the 2020 census (down from 581 at the 2010 census). The community was named for Red Jacket, a Seneca chief.

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Red Jacket, WV population

Red Jacket had 525 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census525
Density100 per sq mi (38 per km²)

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

Red Jacket at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyMingo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population525 (2020)
Land area5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates37.6488° N, 82.1316° W
ZIP code25688
Census code (GEOID)5467396

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

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Frequently asked questions about Red Jacket

What county is Red Jacket in?

Red Jacket is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the population of Red Jacket, WV?

525 people lived in Red Jacket at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Red Jacket, WV?

The ZIP code of Red Jacket is 25688.

What is the elevation of Red Jacket?

794 feet (242 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Red Jacket?

Matewan (2.4 mi), McCarr (3.0 mi), Delbarton (4.9 mi), Freeburn (6.1 mi), Belfry (7.8 mi).

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