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The current estimated population of Alum Creek, West Virginia is 1,749, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. The town has maintained a stable population, reflecting its status as a small, rural community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 19th century
  • County: Kanawha and Lincoln
  • Land area: 2.6 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 673 people per square mile
  • Area code: 304
  • Zip code: 25003

Geography and Location

Alum Creek, West Virginia is located in Kanawha and Lincoln counties, in the southwestern part of the state, about 10 miles south of Charleston. The town is situated along the Coal River, providing residents with scenic views and opportunities for fishing and boating. Alum Creek is a quiet, rural community, surrounded by forests and rolling hills typical of the Appalachian region. Its proximity to Charleston makes it a convenient location for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.6 years
Median household income: $40,714
Median house value: $94,200

Population by Race

Races in Alum Creek:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)

Ancestries: United States (24.9%), Irish (11.1%), English (5.7%), German (5.5%), Dutch (3.5%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 624 feet

Land area: 17.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alum Creek

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alum Creek CDP

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

0.3% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alum Creek:

  • THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV)
  • CHARLESTON AREA MED CNTR (about 15 miles; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • EYE & EAR CLINIC OF CHARLESTON,THE (about 15 miles; CHARLESTON, WV)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alum Creek:

  • YEAGER (about 18 miles; CHARLESTON, WV; Abbreviation: CRW)
  • TRI-STATE/MILTON J. FERGUSON FIELD (about 51 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Abbreviation: HTS)
  • RALEIGH COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 60 miles; BECKLEY, WV; Abbreviation: BKW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alum Creek:

  • ONA AIRPARK (about 28 miles; MILTON, WV; Abbreviation: 12V)
  • LOGAN COUNTY (about 30 miles; LOGAN, WV; Abbreviation: 6L4)
  • LEON (about 31 miles; LEON, WV; Abbreviation: W07)

Amtrak station near Alum Creek:

  • 14 miles: CHARLESTON (350 MCCORKLE AVE. SE). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alum Creek:

  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 19 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,688)
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Full-time enrollment: 12,361)
  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG (about 71 miles; PARKERSBURG, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,306)
  • OHIO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 75 miles; ATHENS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 18,721)
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (about 81 miles; ATHENS, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,723)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 81 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,096)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,412)

Public primary/middle school in Alum Creek:

  • MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 375; Location: RR 1 BOX 130; Grades: PK – 06)

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