Thurmond
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
Thurmond is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 5 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,070 ft (326 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gatewood, 3.1 miles N.
- 5residents (2020 Census)
- 1,070 ftelevation · 326 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 29 / sq mipopulation density
- 25901ZIP code
About Thurmond
Thurmond is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, on the New River. The population was recorded as 5 in the 2020 census. During the heyday of coal mining in the New River Gorge, Thurmond was a prosperous town with a number of businesses and facilities for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
Most of Thurmond is owned by the National Park Service for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The C&O passenger railway depot in town was renovated in 1995 and now functions as a Park Service visitor center. The entire town is a designated historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thurmond is the least-populous municipality in West Virginia. During the city elections on June 14, 2005, six of the city's seven residents sought elected office.
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Thurmond had 5 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5 |
|---|---|
| Density | 29 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thurmond at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9609° N, 81.0790° W |
| ZIP code | 25901 |
| Official website | thurmondwv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5480284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thurmond
- Gatewood3.1 mi N
- Cunard3.4 mi NE
- Hilltop4.3 mi W
- Oak Hill4.4 mi W
- Glen Jean4.7 mi SW
- Scarbro4.9 mi W
- Garten5.1 mi N
- Mount Hope6.7 mi SW
- Prince7.3 mi S
- Fayetteville7.3 mi N
- Piney View8.9 mi S
- Bradley9.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Thurmond
What county is Thurmond in?
Thurmond is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Thurmond, WV?
5 people lived in Thurmond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thurmond, WV?
The ZIP code of Thurmond is 25901.
What is the elevation of Thurmond?
1,070 feet (326 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thurmond?
Gatewood (3.1 mi), Cunard (3.4 mi), Hilltop (4.3 mi), Oak Hill (4.4 mi), Glen Jean (4.7 mi).
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