Ansted, West Virginia
Ansted: Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
About
Ansted is a town located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,404 and a population density of 326 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,300 inhabitants.
The town was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Ansted
| Population : | 1,300 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 25812 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 4.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,319 feet / 402, 402 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 01:57:57 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 302 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ansted is located at 38°8'10"N 81°5'58"W (38.1362200, -81.0995500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ansted decreased by 8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,404 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,403 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,402 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,397 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,390 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,380 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,362 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,343 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,324 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,305 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,300 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ansted
1 Hawks Nest State Park
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2 Hawk's Nest Overlook, Picnic Shelter, and Gift Shop
49 Co Rte 60/23, Ansted, WV 25812, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Mystery Hole
16724 Midland Trail, Ansted, WV 25812, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 New River Jet Boats
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Other Places in Ansted
1 Town of Ansted Mayor
110 E Main St, Ansted, WV 25812 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Ansted (4)
People born in Ansted, including football player Jim Kincaid, baseball player Sheriff Blake, politician Tom Pridemore, .
List
- Paul Peck (American aviator (1889-1912)) he was born in 10/08/1889
Schools in Ansted
College & universities near Ansted, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413176 | Fayette Institute of Technology | Oak Hill (WV) | 25901 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ansted, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
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 |
| Smithers | 726 | Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Ansted distances to largest West Virginia cities
