McMechen, West Virginia
McMechen: City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
McMechen is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,926 and a population density of 890 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,665 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about McMechen
| Population : | 1,665 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Marshall County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:34:03 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 26040 |
| Density : | 769 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McMechen is located at 39°59'17"N 80°43'53"W (39.9881300, -80.7314700).
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- Official Website
Official website of McMechen
Demographics
According to census records, the population of McMechen decreased by 15.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,926 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,878 | -2.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,864 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,848 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,831 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,809 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,781 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,748 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,718 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,697 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,665 | -1.92% | estimation process |
Schools in McMechen
College & universities near McMechen, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492005 | Elite Academy of Hair Design | Bellaire (OH) | 43906-1544 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near McMechen, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near McMechen
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mcmechen Post Office | McMechen (WV) | 26040 |
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moundsville | 8,117 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States |
| Benwood | 1,257 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Cameron | 828 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States |
| Franklin | 638 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
McMechen distances to largest West Virginia cities
