Buckhannon, West Virginia
Buckhannon: City in Upshur County, West Virginia
About
Buckhannon is a city located in the county of Upshur in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,639 and a population density of 742 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,395 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buckhannon
| Population : | 5,395 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Upshur County |
| Postal code : | 26201 |
| Area : | 7.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,430 feet / 436 meters |
| Capital city : | Buckhannon is capital of Upshur County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:57:53 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 710 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Buckhannon is located at 38°59'38"N 80°13'55"W (38.9939900, -80.2320300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Buckhannon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Buckhannon decreased by 4.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,639 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,572 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,583 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,596 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,591 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,572 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,532 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,502 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,455 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,394 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,395 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Buckhannon
1 Audra State Park
Audra, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Buckhannon River Walk Trail
21 Camden Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area
State Route 15, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Pringle Tree Park
Pringle Tree Park Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Buckhannon
1 Gambill Amusement Co
106 Island Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Upshur County Courthouse
40 W Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201 ➦ Show Map
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3 Buckhannon City Hall
70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201 ➦ Show Map
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4 Upshur County Emergency Management
40 W Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Buckhannon (15)
People born in Buckhannon, including politician Edward Gay Rohrbough, United States federal judge John G. Jackson, writer Jayne Anne Phillips, .
List
- Ace Mumford (American football coach) he was born in 26/11/1898
- David Koon (American politician) he was born in 18/03/1947
- Ken Shroyer (American football and basketball coach) he was born in 01/02/1898
- Thomas J. Farnsworth (American politician) he was born in 17/05/1829
- William Flanagan (American football player (1901-1975)) he was born in 27/04/1901
- Bill Hamilton (American politician) he was born in 14/07/1950
- Donald W. Bennett (US general) he was born in 24/08/1927
- Leon Levinstein (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1913
- Tanner McGrew (American basketball player (1993-)) he was born in 12/07/1993
- Kimberly A. Reed (American attorney) she was born in 11/03/1971
- Chris Phillips (American politician who was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2018) he was born in 08/10/1969
- Anne Lorentz Miller (radio broadcaster and writer) she was born in 01/01/1910
Schools in Buckhannon
College & universities near Buckhannon, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237844 | Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201 |
| 237969 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201-2994 |
| 237118 | Alderson Broaddus University | Philippi (WV) | 26416-2035 |
| 442383 | West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | Bridgeport (WV) | 26330 |
| 237321 | Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | Clarksburg (WV) | 26301 |
Post offices near Buckhannon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Post Office | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201 |
Distance to Other Cities
Buckhannon distances to largest West Virginia cities
