Moorefield, West Virginia
Moorefield: Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Moorefield is a town located in the county of Hardy in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,544 and a population density of 353 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,391 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Moorefield
| Population : | 2,391 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Hardy County |
| Postal code : | 26836 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 7.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 810 feet / 247, 247 meters |
| Capital city : | Moorefield is capital of Hardy County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:05:40 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 331 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moorefield is located at 39°3'44"N 78°58'10"W (39.0623300, -78.9694700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Moorefield decreased by 6.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,544 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,544 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,511 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,525 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,511 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,478 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,466 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,448 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,420 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,418 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,391 | -1.13% | estimation process |
People born in Moorefield (6)
People born in Moorefield, including pioneer, road builder and land speculator Ebenezer Zane, politician Willard Duncan Vandiver, politician Augustus L. Perrill, .
List
- Henry Bell Gilkeson (American politician, lawyer, school administrator, and banker) he was born in 06/06/1850
- John I. Vanmeter (American politician) he was born in 01/02/1798
- Florence V. Brittingham (American poet, short story writer (1856-1891)) she was born in 15/11/1856
Schools in Moorefield
College & universities near Moorefield, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438708 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Moorefield (WV) | 26836-0000 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Moorefield, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Moorefield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Moorefield Post Office | Moorefield (WV) | 26836 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Moorefield , Ohio township in Harrison County, Ohio with a population of 388 people.
- Moorefield , Arkansas township in Independence County, Arkansas with a population of 135 people.
- Moorefield , Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 30 people.
Other cities in Hardy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardy County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wardensville | 258 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Moorefield distances to largest West Virginia cities
