Northfork, West Virginia
Northfork: West Virginia
About
Northfork is a city located in the county of McDowell in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 429 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 322 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Northfork
| Population : | 322 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | McDowell County |
| Postal code : | 24868 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,686 feet / 514, 514 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:38:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 129 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -33.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Northfork is located at 37°25'15"N 81°26'24"W (37.4209500, -81.4401000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northfork decreased by 33.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 429 | - | census |
| 2011 | 419 | -2.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 409 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 403 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 393 | -2.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 382 | -2.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 369 | -3.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 355 | -3.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 350 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 336 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 322 | -4.35% | estimation process |
Northfork zip code is 24868.
County name: McDowell, County
fips: 54047
North Fork, Northfork
Schools in Northfork
College & universities near Northfork, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237215 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield (WV) | 24701-2198 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Northfork, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Northfork
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northfork Post Office | Northfork (WV) | 24868 |
Other cities in McDowell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDowell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welch | 1,575 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States |
| Gary | 759 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| War | 659 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Davy | 324 | United States, a town |
| Iaeger | 232 | Town of the United States |
| Anawalt | 172 | Human settlement in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Kimball | 147 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
