Oakvale, West Virginia
Oakvale: Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Oakvale is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 121 and a population density of 111 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 109 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oakvale
| Population : | 109 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Postal code : | 24739 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,722 feet / 525, 525 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:26:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oakvale is located at 37°20'3"N 80°57'45"W (37.3342900, -80.9625800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Oakvale decreased by 11.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 121 | - | census |
| 2011 | 121 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 121 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 120 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 119 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 118 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 117 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 114 | -2.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 112 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 112 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 109 | -2.75% | estimation process |
Schools in Oakvale
College & universities near Oakvale, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237330 | Concord University | Athens (WV) | 24712 |
| 377670 | Valley College-Princeton | Princeton (WV) | 24740 |
| 237543 | Mercer County Technical Education Center | Princeton (WV) | 24740 |
| 237215 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield (WV) | 24701-2198 |
| 231554 | Bluefield College | Bluefield (VA) | 24605 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oakvale, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Post offices near Oakvale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kellysvill Post Office | Kellysville (WV) | 24732 |
| Glen Lyn Post Office | Glen Lyn (VA) | 24093 |
| Athen Post Office | Athens (WV) | 24712 |
| Narrow Post Office | Narrows (VA) | 24124 |
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (WV) | 24740 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 9,505 | City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States |
| Princeton | 5,599 | City in Mercer County, Missouri |
| Athens | 890 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Piedmont | 792 | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States |
| Bramwell | 334 | Town of the United States |
| Matoaka | 193 | Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America |
