Hurricane Putnam County, West Virginia
Hurricane: City in West Virginia
About
Hurricane is a city located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,284 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,389 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1887.
Hurricane Quick Facts
| Population : | 6,389 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Putnam County |
| Postal code : | 25526 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 9.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:20:21 (26th May 2022) |
| Density : | 654 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hurricane is located at 38°25'57"N 82°1'13"W (38.4325900, -82.0201400).
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Official website of Hurricane
Demographics
The population of Hurricane increased by 1.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,284 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,296 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,339 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,337 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,348 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,421 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,523 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,511 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,480 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,430 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,389 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Hurricane (5)
People born in Hurricane, including politician Hubert Summers Ellis, college football player, college football coach, linebacker Doc Holliday, football player and coach Steve Dunlap, .
List
- Sylvan Wittwer (agronomist) he was born in 17/01/1917
- Robert Ferdinand Shank (American aviator) he was born in 05/10/1891
Schools in Hurricane
College & universities near Hurricane, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456621 | Strayer University-West Virginia | Scott Depot (WV) | 25560 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hurricane, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Post offices near Hurricane
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hurrican Post Office | Hurricane (WV) | 25526 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Hurricane , Utah city in Washington County, Utah, United States with a population of 19,855 people.
- Hurricane , Missouri township in Bollinger County, Missouri with a population of 656 people.
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Putnam County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley | 13,175 | Census designated place |
| Eleanor | 1,579 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Buffalo | 1,263 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Poca | 963 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 596 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hurricane distances to largest West Virginia cities
