Pax, West Virginia

Pax: human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America

About

Pax is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 167 and a population density of 215 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 150 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Pax

Population 150 (2020)
Country United States of America
State West Virginia (United States)
County Fayette County
Postal code 25904
Phone Area Codes 304
Area 0.78 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.9098,-81.2643
Altitude 1,644 feet / 501, 501 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:45:09 (22nd April 2026)
Density 193 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -11.33% (2010-2020)
Weather 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Pax is located at 37°54'35"N 81°15'51"W (37.9098300, -81.2642700).

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Weather

67°F
Chance Rain Showers
13 mph W Wednesday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Pax decreased by 11.33% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 167 - census
2011 167 0% estimation process
2012 165 -1.21% estimation process
2013 164 -0.61% estimation process
2014 162 -1.23% estimation process
2015 161 -0.62% estimation process
2016 158 -1.9% estimation process
2017 156 -1.28% estimation process
2018 154 -1.3% estimation process
2019 152 -1.32% estimation process
2020 150 -1.33% estimation process
Pax zip code is 25904. County name: Fayette, County fips: 54019
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Services and Civic Places in Pax

1PAX CITY HALL

37 School St, Pax, WV 25904 View details

2Town of Pax

99 Center St # A, Pax, WV 25904 View details

Phone: +13048772407 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Pax, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
237136 Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope (WV) 25880-9557

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Pax, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
THN Thurmond Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 RAIL
PRC Prince Hwy 41 and County Road 25 RAIL
MNG Montgomery Third Avenue and Washington Street RAIL
HIN Hinton Front St. and Fifth Ave. RAIL
ALD Alderson 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Pax.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pax Post Office Pax (WV) 25904

Other cities in Fayette County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , WV.

City Name Population Title
Oak Hill 8,140 City in West Virginia
Fayette 4,619 City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
Fayetteville 2,684 Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
Salem 1,511 City in West Virginia
Mount Hope 1,377 City in West Virginia
Ansted 1,300 Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
Smithers 726 Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America
Powellton 619 Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia
Gauley Bridge 545 Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Pine Grove 472 Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia
Meadow Bridge 344 Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Thurmond 5 Town in Fayette County, West Virginia