Whitesville
Town in Boone County, West Virginia
Whitesville is a town in Boone County, West Virginia, with 361 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sylvester, 2.7 miles NW.
- 361residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 1,612 / sq mipopulation density
- 25209ZIP code
About Whitesville
Whitesville is a town and former coal town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States, along the Big Coal River. The population was 361 at the 2020 census. Whitesville was incorporated on August 15, 1935, by the Boone County Circuit Court. The town derives its name from B. W. White, a pioneer settler. Whitesville was formerly known as Jarrold's Valley and Pritchard City.
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Living in Whitesville
- Median household income
- $47,917
- Median home value
- $96,700
- Median rent
- $538/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Whitesville had 361 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 361 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,612 per sq mi (622 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitesville at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 361 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9776° N, 81.5315° W |
| ZIP code | 25209 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5486836 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitesville
- Sylvester2.7 mi NW
- Dorothy4.6 mi E
- Colcord5.6 mi SE
- Twilight5.8 mi SW
- Eskdale9.1 mi NE
- Van10.2 mi W
- Comfort11.5 mi N
- Racine13.0 mi NW
- Powellton14.0 mi NE
- Kincaid14.6 mi E
- Page15.0 mi E
- Pax15.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whitesville
What county is Whitesville in?
Whitesville is in Boone County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Whitesville, WV?
361 people lived in Whitesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitesville, WV?
The ZIP code of Whitesville is 25209.
What is the elevation of Whitesville?
837 feet (255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitesville?
Sylvester (2.7 mi), Dorothy (4.6 mi), Colcord (5.6 mi), Twilight (5.8 mi), Eskdale (9.1 mi).
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