Elizabeth, West Virginia
Elizabeth: human settlement in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Elizabeth is a city located in the county of Wirt in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 823 and a population density of 593 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 819 inhabitants.
The city was created 230 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Elizabeth
| Population | 819 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Wirt County |
| Postal code | 26143 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 1.39 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0634,-81.3951 |
| Altitude | 646 feet / 197, 197 meters |
| Capital city | Elizabeth is capital of Wirt County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1796 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:09:48 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 590 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Elizabeth is located at 39°3'48"N 81°23'42"W (39.0634100, -81.3951200).
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Weather
85°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 13 mph SW
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Elizabeth decreased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 823 | - | census |
| 2011 | 825 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 827 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 837 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 831 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 834 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 828 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 832 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 836 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 838 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 819 | -2.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,315 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,256 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,529 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,310 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.1% |
| White only, percent : | 86.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 403 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
Elizabeth zip code is 26143.
County name: Wirt, County
fips: 54105
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $867 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $376 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $670 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,116 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,597 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,912 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 66,698 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,390 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,757 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,791 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 496 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 383 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 848.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.26 |
Services and Civic Places in Elizabeth
1Elizabeth City Hall
Rating: 5 (5)
75 Town Hall Ln, Elizabeth, WV 26143 View details
Phone: +13042753200
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elizabeth, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237686 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg (WV) | 26104 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elizabeth, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elizabeth.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Post Office | Elizabeth (WV) | 26143 |
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