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Beards Fork, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Beards Fork, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Beards Fork, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.684 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.682 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 118.2/sq mi (45.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25014
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-54109 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553820 |
Beards Fork is a census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States that was founded as a coal town. As of the 2010 census, its population was 199.
Geography
Beards Fork is located at 38°03′49″N 81°13′38″W / 38.063720°N 81.227329°W (38.063720, -81.227329). Its elevation is 1,253 feet (382 m).
Beards Fork is situated between two mountain ridges in central Fayette County, and is closest to the unincorporated town of Robson. The Post Office in Robson handles the mail for Beards Fork.
History
The community takes its name from nearby Beards Fork creek.
Transportation
Beards Fork is served by WV 61 via Beards Fork Road, a paved one-lane road maintained by the state; a creek runs parallel to the road throughout most of the inhabited portion of the valley (known locally as the 'hollow' or 'holler').
Economy
The only entity of any kind to have offices in Beards Fork is the Southern Appalachian Labor School's Community Center, a non-profit organization that primarily provides housing services and children's programs to area residents.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 116 | 78 | 58.29% | 61.42% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 80 | 41 | 40.20% | 32.28% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 6 | 1.01% | 4.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 2 | 0.50% | 1.57% |
| Total | 199 | 127 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Beards Fork (Virginia Occidental) para niños
