Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington: The second-most populous city in West Virginia. It is located on the Ohio River in the eastern part of the state. Huntington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Huntington Museum of Art and the Huntington Municipal Auditorium.
About
Huntington is a city located in the county of Cabell in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,138 and a population density of 1,028 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,934 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Huntington
| Population : | 44,934 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Cabell County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 47.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital city : | Huntington is capital of Cabell County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:28:00 (6th December 2023) |
| Postal code : | 25701 |
| Density : | 940 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Huntington is located at 38°25'9"N 82°26'43"W (38.4192500, -82.4451500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Huntington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Huntington decreased by 9.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 49,138 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,122 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,081 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,868 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,506 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,193 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,576 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,741 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,758 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,110 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,934 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Huntington
1 Camden Park
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2 Harris Riverfront Park
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3 Heritage Farm Museum & Village
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4 Museum of Radio & Technology
1640 Florence Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 New River Train Excursions
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People born in Huntington (106)
People born in Huntington, including actor Aaron Staton, actor Brad Dourif, college football player and coach Jim Grobe, .
List
- Joshua Harto (actor, television producer and writer) he was born in 09/01/1979
- O. J. Mayo (American basketball player) he was born in 05/11/1987
- Bill Walker (basketball player) he was born in 09/10/1987
- Hal Greer (American basketball player) he was born in 26/06/1936
- Carwood Lipton (WWII American army officer (1920–2001)) he was born in 30/01/1920
- William C. Campbell (Amateur golfer) he was born in 05/05/1923
- Lonnie Thompson (American paleoclimatologist) he was born in 01/07/1948
- Jeff Morrison (All-American college tennis player, professional tennis player, NCAA champion) he was born in 04/02/1979
- Ernie Farrow (American musician) he was born in 13/11/1928
- Wade Legge (Jazz pianist and bassist) he was born in 04/02/1934
- Hawkshaw Hawkins (American musician) he was born in 22/12/1921
- Freddie Lewis (American basketball player) he was born in 01/07/1943
- Thomas Massie (American politician) he was born in 13/01/1971
- Harold H. Thompson (Irish-American anarchist activist and prisoner.) he was born in 09/04/1942
- Dwight Morrow (American politician) he was born in 11/01/1873
- Craig Johnson (American novelist and playwright) he was born in 01/02/1961
- Marshall Hawkins (American basketball player) he was born in 03/08/1924
- Tom Kromer (American novelist) he was born in 20/10/1906
Schools in Huntington
College & universities near Huntington, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237437 | Huntington Junior College | Huntington (WV) | 25701 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Huntington, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Huntington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Huntington Post Office | Huntington (WV) | 25701 |
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Other cities in Cabell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cabell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | 6,650 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Barboursville | 4,228 | Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States |
| Culloden | 3,061 | City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Milton | 2,523 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Huntington distances to largest West Virginia cities
