Sand Fork, West Virginia
Sand Fork: Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Sand Fork is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 159 and a population density of 176 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 145 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sand Fork
| Population : | 145 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Clay County |
| Postal code : | 26430 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 735 feet / 224, 224 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:53:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 160 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sand Fork is located at 38°28'2"N 81°0'21"W (38.4673200, -81.0059400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sand Fork decreased by 9.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 159 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 159 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 157 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 157 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 156 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 152 | -2.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 151 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 149 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 148 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 145 | -2.07% | estimation process |
Schools in Sand Fork
College & universities near Sand Fork, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430795 | Carver Career Center | Charleston (WV) | 25306-6397 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sand Fork, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 430 | Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America |
