Paw Paw, West Virginia
Paw Paw: human settlement in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Paw Paw is a city located in the county of Morgan in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 508 and a population density of 370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 484 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Paw Paw
| Population | 484 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Morgan County |
| Postal code | 25434 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 1.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5320,-78.4583 |
| Altitude | 571 feet / 174, 174 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:09:01 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 352 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Paw Paw is located at 39°31'55"N 78°27'30"W (39.5320400, -78.4583400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paw Paw decreased by 4.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 508 | - | census |
| 2011 | 502 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 499 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 497 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 497 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 493 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 493 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 492 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 493 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 492 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 484 | -1.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,834 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,000 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,663 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,038 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 47.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 48.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 46.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 468 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.4% |
Paw Paw zip code is 25434.
County name: Hampshire, County
fips: 54027
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $924 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $418 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $703 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,456 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,367 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 366,211 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 231,959 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,594 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,568 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,400 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 950 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 512 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 420 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 73 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 741 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 790.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.43 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Paw Paw, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161688 | Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland (MD) | 21502-2596 |
| 237473 | James Rumsey Technical Institute | Martinsburg (WV) | 25403-0259 |
| 446774 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg (WV) | 25403 |
| 162584 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg (MD) | 21532-1099 |
| 238005 | International Beauty School 4 | Martinsburg (WV) | 25401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Paw Paw, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Paw Paw.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Post Office | Paw Paw (WV) | 25434 |
| Oldtown Post Office | Oldtown (MD) | 21555 |
| Green Spring Post Office | Green Spring (WV) | 26722 |
| Little Orlean Post Office | Little Orleans (MD) | 21766 |
| Poin Post Office | Points (WV) | 25437 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Paw Paw, Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 3,519 people.
- Paw Paw, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 832 people.
Other cities in Morgan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morgan County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Springs | 766 | Town in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States |