Pax, West Virginia
Pax: Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Pax is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 167 and a population density of 215 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 150 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pax
| Population : | 150 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 25904 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,644 feet / 501, 501 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:04:14 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 193 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pax is located at 37°54'35"N 81°15'51"W (37.9098300, -81.2642700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pax decreased by 11.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 167 | - | census |
| 2011 | 167 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 165 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 164 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 162 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 161 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 158 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 156 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 154 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 152 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 150 | -1.33% | estimation process |
Pax zip code is 25904.
County name: Fayette, County
fips: 54019
Paintsville, Paintville, Pax
Schools in Pax
College & universities near Pax, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237136 | Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope (WV) | 25880-9557 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pax, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 8,140 | City in West Virginia |
| Fayette | 4,619 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Fayetteville | 2,684 | Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Salem | 1,511 | City in West Virginia |
| Mount Hope | 1,377 | City in West Virginia |
| Ansted | 1,300 | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Smithers | 726 | Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Powellton | 619 | Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Gauley Bridge | 545 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Pine Grove | 472 | Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Meadow Bridge | 344 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
