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Moving to Amherstdale, West Virginia

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The current estimated population of Amherstdale is 400, with 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, supported by coal mining and small businesses.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1940s
  • County: Logan County
  • Land area: 0.7 square miles
  • Population density: 571 people per square mile
  • Area code: 304
  • Zip code: 25607

Geography and Location

Amherstdale is located in southwestern West Virginia, in Logan County, in the Appalachian Mountains. The town is part of a region historically known for coal mining, which continues to play a role in the local economy. Amherstdale is surrounded by mountainous terrain and forests, offering scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.1 years
Median household income: $28,512
Median house value: $59,100

Population by Race

Races in Amherstdale-Robinette:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.7%)
  • Black (2.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (29.6%), Irish (8.8%), English (6.0%), German (2.1%), Dutch (1.2%), Italian (1.2%).

Land area: 17.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amherstdale-Robinette

  • High school or higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 11.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 38.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amherstdale-Robinette CDP

  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 60.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

0.0% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amherstdale-Robinette:

  • GUYAN VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; LOGAN, WV)
  • LOGAN GENL HOSP (about 15 miles; LOGAN, WV)
  • BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; MADISON, WV)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amherstdale-Robinette:

  • YEAGER (about 43 miles; CHARLESTON, WV; Abbreviation: CRW)
  • RALEIGH COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 47 miles; BECKLEY, WV; Abbreviation: BKW)
  • TRI-STATE/MILTON J. FERGUSON FIELD (about 66 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Abbreviation: HTS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amherstdale-Robinette:

  • LOGAN COUNTY (about 9 miles; LOGAN, WV; Abbreviation: 6L4)
  • KEE FIELD (about 22 miles; PINEVILLE, WV; Abbreviation: I16)
  • WELCH MUNI (about 32 miles; WELCH, WV; Abbreviation: I25)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amherstdale-Robinette:

  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 38 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,688)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,412)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,096)
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (about 60 miles; ATHENS, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,723)
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Full-time enrollment: 12,361)
  • NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 91 miles; DUBLIN, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,262)
  • NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,729)

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