Benwood, West Virginia
Benwood: City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Benwood is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,420 and a population density of 295 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,257 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benwood
| Population : | 1,257 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Marshall County |
| Postal code : | 26031 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 4.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 646 feet / 197, 197 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:05:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 261 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benwood is located at 40°1'5"N 80°44'3"W (40.0181300, -80.7342500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benwood decreased by 12.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,420 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,416 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,406 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,392 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,380 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,364 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,343 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,315 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,293 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,278 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,257 | -1.67% | estimation process |
People born in Benwood (2)
People born in Benwood, including businessman Harry Ford Sinclair, basketball player and basketball coach Rudy Baric, .
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Schools in Benwood
College & universities near Benwood, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492005 | Elite Academy of Hair Design | Bellaire (OH) | 43906-1544 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benwood, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Benwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benwood Post Office | Benwood (WV) | 26031 |
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moundsville | 8,117 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States |
| McMechen | 1,665 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Cameron | 828 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States |
| Franklin | 638 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Benwood distances to largest West Virginia cities
