Smithers, West Virginia
Smithers: Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America
About
Smithers is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 813 and a population density of 622 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 726 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Smithers
| Population : | 726 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 25186 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:22:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 556 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smithers is located at 38°10'52"N 81°18'25"W (38.1812200, -81.3070600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Smithers decreased by 11.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 813 | - | census |
| 2011 | 810 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 808 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 800 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 792 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 781 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 771 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 758 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 746 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 734 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 726 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Schools in Smithers
College & universities near Smithers, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430795 | Carver Career Center | Charleston (WV) | 25306-6397 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smithers, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Smithers
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smither Post Office | Smithers (WV) | 25186 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Pax | 150 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
