St. Marys
City in Pleasants County, West Virginia
St. Marys is a city in Pleasants County, West Virginia, with 1,831 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 1.0 miles W.
- 1,831residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,788 / sq mipopulation density
- 26170ZIP code
About St. Marys
St. Marys is a city in and the county seat of Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,847 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area. St. Marys was established in 1849 by Alexander Creel, who is said to have had a vision of Mary while passing the townsite by boat on the Ohio River.
Train tracks run down the middle of 2nd Street in St. Marys, and freight trains running through the middle of downtown St. Marys are a common sight. It is one of the few remaining towns in the United States where freight trains actually share city streets with automotive traffic.
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Living in St. Marys
- Median household income
- $63,547
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Median rent
- $771/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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St. Marys had 1,831 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,831 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,788 per sq mi (690 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Marys at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Pleasants County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,831 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3944° N, 81.2037° W |
| ZIP code | 26170 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5471356 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Marys
- Newport, OH1.0 mi W
- Belmont3.4 mi W
- Reno, OH10.1 mi W
- Waverly10.4 mi SW
- Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH11.0 mi NE
- Friendly11.2 mi NE
- Ellenboro11.7 mi SE
- Marietta, OH13.1 mi W
- Cairo13.3 mi S
- Williamstown13.4 mi W
- Pennsboro14.8 mi SE
- Harrisville15.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. Marys
What county is St. Marys in?
St. Marys is in Pleasants County, West Virginia.
What is the population of St. Marys, WV?
1,831 people lived in St. Marys at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Marys, WV?
The ZIP code of St. Marys is 26170.
What is the elevation of St. Marys?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Marys?
Newport (1.0 mi), Belmont (3.4 mi), Reno (10.1 mi), Waverly (10.4 mi), Matamoras (New Matamoras) (11.0 mi).
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