Sand Fork, West Virginia

Sand Fork: human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America

About

Sand Fork is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 159 and a population density of 176 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 145 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Sand Fork

Population 145 (2020)
Country United States of America
State West Virginia (United States)
County Clay County
Postal code 26430
Phone Area Codes 304
Area 0.9 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.4673,-81.0059
Altitude 735 feet / 224, 224 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:04:45 (22nd April 2026)
Density 160 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.66% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Sand Fork is located at 38°28'2"N 81°0'21"W (38.4673200, -81.0059400).

Sand Fork map

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Weather

74°F
Chance Rain Showers
7 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sand Fork decreased by 9.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 159 - census
2011 159 0% estimation process
2012 159 0% estimation process
2013 157 -1.27% estimation process
2014 157 0% estimation process
2015 156 -0.64% estimation process
2016 152 -2.63% estimation process
2017 151 -0.66% estimation process
2018 149 -1.34% estimation process
2019 148 -0.68% estimation process
2020 145 -2.07% estimation process
Sand Fork zip code is 26430. County name: Gilmer, County fips: 54021

Services and Civic Places in Sand Fork

1SAND FORK TOWN HALL

23 Valleyview Rd, Sand Fork, WV 26430 View details

2SAND FORK TOWN HALL

23 Valleyview Rd, Sand Fork, WV 26430 View details

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
430795 Carver Career Center Charleston (WV) 25306-6397

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

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

Code Name Address Type
MNG Montgomery Third Avenue and Washington Street RAIL
CHW Charleston 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast RAIL
THN Thurmond Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 RAIL
PRC Prince Hwy 41 and County Road 25 RAIL
HIN Hinton Front St. and Fifth Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Sand Fork.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Clay Post Office Clay (WV) 25043

Other cities in Clay County

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

City Name Population Title
Clay 430 Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America