Terra Alta, West Virginia
Terra Alta: city in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Terra Alta is a city located in the county of Preston in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,477 and a population density of 481 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,504 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Terra Alta
| Population | 1,504 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Preston County |
| Postal code | 26764 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 3.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4457,-79.5464 |
| Altitude | 2,582 feet / 787, 787 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:44:00 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 490 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Terra Alta is located at 39°26'44"N 79°32'47"W (39.4456500, -79.5464400).
Terra Alta map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Terra Alta increased by 1.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,493 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,504 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,494 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,502 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,506 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,508 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,508 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,506 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,500 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,504 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,778 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,672 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,506 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,676 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 91.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,862 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $370,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,931 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $511 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,120 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,657 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.59 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,734 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 334,756 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,846 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,511 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,757 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,391 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,213 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 763 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 172 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,144 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,948 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,289.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.03 |
Best Things to Do in Terra Alta
1Cranesville Swamp Natural Area
White Trail, Terra Alta, WV 26764, United States View details
Website available
2Sunshine Daydream Memorial Park
428 Jerry Garcia Way, Terra Alta, WV 26764, United States View details
Phone: +14109087877
3Preston County Historical Society History House
109 E Washington Ave, Terra Alta, WV 26764, United States View details
Phone: +13047896990 | Website available
4Cannon Hill Park
Terra Alta, WV 26764, United States View details
Website available
5Reckart's Mill
17 Mill Rd, Terra Alta, WV 26764, United States View details
Phone: +13047892225 | Website available
People born in Terra Alta (1)
American archaeologist Donald L Hardesty was born in Terra Alta
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Terra Alta, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Terra Alta, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Terra Alta.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Terra Alta Post Office | Terra Alta (WV) | 26764 |
Other cities in Preston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preston County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 3,047 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Reedsville | 603 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Rowlesburg | 567 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Masontown | 537 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Newburg | 312 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Tunnelton | 297 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Albright | 277 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Brandonville | 105 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bruceton Mills | 84 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Terra Alta distances to largest West Virginia cities