Shinnston, West Virginia
Shinnston: city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
About
Shinnston is a city located in the county of Harrison in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,201 and a population density of 508 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,096 inhabitants.
The city was created 248 years ago in 1777.
Quick Facts about Shinnston
| Population | 2,096 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Harrison County |
| Postal code | 26431 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 4.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3956,-80.3001 |
| Altitude | 928 feet / 283, 283 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1778 (248 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:20:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 484 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Shinnston is located at 39°23'44"N 80°18'0"W (39.3956400, -80.3000900).
Shinnston map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Shinnston decreased by 5.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,201 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,204 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,193 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,179 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,170 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,162 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,155 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,129 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,116 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,104 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,096 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Shinnston
1Levi Shinn House
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431, United States View details
2Bice-Ferguson Museum
400 Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431, United States View details
Phone: +13042038917
Services and Civic Places in Shinnston
1Shinnston Fire Department
37 Bridge St, Shinnston, WV 26431 View details
Phone: +13045921851 | Website available
2Shinnston Water Department
40 Main St, Shinnston, WV 26431 View details
Phone: +13045922126 | Website available
People born in Shinnston (6)
People born in Shinnston, including Mormon leader Bathsheba W. Smith, baseball player Dick Brown, Major League Baseball infielder Larry Brown, .
More notable people
- Frank Abruzzino (American-football player (1908-1986)) he was born in 22/01/1908
- Granville D. Hall (American writer; 2nd Secretary of State of West Virginia) he was born in 17/09/1837
- Nancy A. Richard (victim of the COVID-19 pandemic) she was born in 04/06/1936
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shinnston, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419031 | United Technical Center | Clarksburg (WV) | 26301-6313 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shinnston, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Shinnston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shinnston Post Office | Shinnston (WV) | 26431 |
Other cities in Harrison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 15,424 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Bridgeport | 8,782 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US |
| Bethlehem | 2,298 | Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia |
| Stonewood | 1,702 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Nutter Fort | 1,501 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Despard | 1,004 | Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia |
| Lumberport | 835 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Anmoore | 732 | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| West Milford | 609 | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Lost Creek | 462 | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Shinnston distances to largest West Virginia cities