Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany: Town in West Virginia, U.S.
About
Bethany is a town located in the county of Brooke in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,036 and a population density of 544 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 800 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bethany
| Population : | 800 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Brooke County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 846 feet / 258, 258 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:47:43 (26th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 26032 |
| Density : | 420 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -29.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethany is located at 40°12'20"N 80°33'24"W (40.2056300, -80.5567400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethany decreased by 29.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,036 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,031 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,028 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,028 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,024 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 999 | -2.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 892 | -12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 864 | -3.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 805 | -7.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 802 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 800 | -0.25% | estimation process |
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Schools in Bethany
College & universities near Bethany, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237181 | Bethany College | Bethany (WV) | 26032 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethany, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethany
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Post Office | Bethany (WV) | 26032 |
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Other cities in Brooke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brooke County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Follansbee | 2,669 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,590 | Census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia |
| Wellsburg | 2,497 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Beech Bottom | 462 | Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Windsor Heights | 375 | Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America |
