War
City in McDowell County, West Virginia
War is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,342 ft (409 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berwind, 3.5 miles S.
- 623residents (2020 Census)
- 1,342 ftelevation · 409 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 699 / sq mipopulation density
- 24892ZIP code
About War
War is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 690 at the 2020 census. War was incorporated in 1920 by the Circuit Court of McDowell County. Its name is derived from War Creek, whose confluence with Dry Fork is located within the city. War is the only place in the United States with this name. War was formerly known as Miner's City.
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Living in War
- Median household income
- $29,500
- Median home value
- $32,600
- Median rent
- $703/mo
- Median age
- 45
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War had 623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 699 per sq mi (270 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
War at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 623 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3100° N, 81.6763° W |
| ZIP code | 24892 |
| Official website | cityofwarwv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5484484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near War
- Berwind3.5 mi S
- Bartley3.6 mi NW
- Cucumber3.6 mi SE
- Raysal5.8 mi W
- Bradshaw7.2 mi W
- Amonate, VA8.5 mi S
- Gary8.6 mi NE
- Welch9.4 mi NE
- Roderfield9.8 mi N
- Jewell Ridge, VA10.5 mi SW
- Big Sandy10.6 mi N
- Kimball11.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about War
What county is War in?
War is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of War, WV?
623 people lived in War at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of War, WV?
The ZIP code of War is 24892.
What is the elevation of War?
1,342 feet (409 m) above sea level.
What towns are near War?
Berwind (3.5 mi), Bartley (3.6 mi), Cucumber (3.6 mi), Raysal (5.8 mi), Bradshaw (7.2 mi).
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