Welch, West Virginia
Welch: City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
About
Welch is a city located in the county of McDowell in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,406 and a population density of 153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,575 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Welch
| Population : | 1,575 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | McDowell County |
| Postal code : | 24801 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 15.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,322 feet / 403 meters |
| Capital city : | Welch is capital of McDowell County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:51:31 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -52.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Welch is located at 37°25'58"N 81°35'4"W (37.4328900, -81.5845500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Welch decreased by 52.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,406 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,358 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,192 | -5.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,012 | -8.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,860 | -8.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,802 | -3.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,734 | -3.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,702 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,644 | -3.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,575 | -4.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,980 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,397 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 18.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,978 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,449 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 83.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 574 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
Welch zip code is 24801.
County name: McDowell, County
fips: 54047
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $137,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,109 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $405 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $796 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,835 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 90,368 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 725,439 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $84,649 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,750 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,452 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,105 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 794 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 116 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 746 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 573.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.73 |
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Schools in Welch
College & universities near Welch, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237215 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield (WV) | 24701-2198 |
| 231554 | Bluefield College | Bluefield (VA) | 24605 |
| 237543 | Mercer County Technical Education Center | Princeton (WV) | 24740 |
| 377670 | Valley College-Princeton | Princeton (WV) | 24740 |
| 449922 | Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Oakwood (VA) | 24631 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Welch, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Post offices near Welch
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Welch Post Office | Welch (WV) | 24801 |
| Premier Post Office | Premier (WV) | 24878 |
| Wil Post Office | Wilcoe (WV) | 24895 |
| Gary Post Office | Gary (WV) | 24836 |
| Davy Post Office | Davy (WV) | 24828 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Welch , Minnesota township in Goodhue County, Minnesota with a population of 750 people.
- Welch , Oklahoma human settlement in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 584 people.
Other cities in McDowell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDowell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gary | 759 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| War | 659 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Davy | 324 | United States, a town |
| Northfork | 322 | West Virginia |
| Iaeger | 232 | Town of the United States |
| Anawalt | 172 | Human settlement in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Kimball | 147 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Welch distances to largest West Virginia cities
