Kenova, West Virginia
Kenova: City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States
About
Kenova is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,216 and a population density of 780 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,943 inhabitants.
The city was created 165 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Kenova
| Population : | 2,943 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 25530 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 4.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (165 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:13:24 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 714 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kenova is located at 38°23'56"N 82°34'42"W (38.3989700, -82.5782100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kenova
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kenova decreased by 9.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,216 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,206 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,179 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,165 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,136 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,106 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,066 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,024 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,004 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,961 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,943 | -0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Kenova (5)
People born in Kenova, including musician and songwriter Michael W. Smith, serial killer and rapist Bobby Joe Long, politician Don Perdue, .
List
- Luther F. Carter he was born in 30/05/1950
- Don Eddy (American basketball coach) he was born in 16/12/1935
Schools in Kenova
College & universities near Kenova, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206154 | Tri-State Bible College | South Point (OH) | 45680 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kenova, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1,559 | Town in Wayne County, West Virginia |
| Ceredo | 1,246 | City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Fort Gay | 682 | City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kenova distances to largest West Virginia cities
