Nitro, West Virginia
Nitro: Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Nitro is a city located in the county of Kanawha in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,178 and a population density of 476 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,285 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nitro
| Population : | 6,285 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Kanawha County |
| Different from : | Nitro |
| Postal code : | 25143 |
| Area : | 15.07 km2 |
| Named for : | nitrocellulose |
| Altitude : | 594 feet / 181 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:17:32 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 417 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nitro is located at 38°24'53"N 81°50'38"W (38.4148100, -81.8440200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Nitro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nitro decreased by 14.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,178 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,905 | -3.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,902 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,869 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,814 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,726 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,645 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,545 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,447 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,373 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,285 | -1.4% | estimation process |
Schools in Nitro
College & universities near Nitro, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237899 | West Virginia State University | Institute (WV) | 25112-1000 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nitro, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Other cities in Kanawha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kanawha County , WV. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| South Charleston | 12,036 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cross Lanes | 9,995 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Saint Albans | 9,763 | City in West Virginia |
| Dunbar | 6,951 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Sissonville | 4,028 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Pinch | 3,262 | Place in West Virginia |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA |
| Montgomery | 1,492 | City in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Chesapeake | 1,393 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Marmet | 1,351 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Coal Fork | 1,233 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Elkview | 1,222 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Tornado | 1,187 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Belle | 1,108 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Clendenin | 1,098 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Nitro distances to largest West Virginia cities
