Bruceton Mills, West Virginia facts for kids
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Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
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Looking east from Morgantown Street toward North Preston Highway in Bruceton Mills
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Location of Bruceton Mills in Preston County, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 64 |
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(2021)
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64 |
| • Density | 1,527.27/sq mi (584.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26525
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-10852 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553998 |
Bruceton Mills is a town in northern Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along Big Sandy Creek. The population was 64 at the 2020 census, making it the second-least populous town in West Virginia, after Thurmond. It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area.
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History
An early settler, John M. Hoffman, named this community for his stepfather, George Bruce, who claimed direct descendance from Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. The post office existed in 1870. Bruceton Mills is the only place in the United States with this name.
Geography
Bruceton Mills is located at 39°39′33″N 79°38′26″W / 39.65917°N 79.64056°W (39.659111, -79.640693).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bruceton Mills has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 84 | — | |
| 1900 | 80 | — | |
| 1910 | 116 | 45.0% | |
| 1920 | 106 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 116 | 9.4% | |
| 1940 | 165 | 42.2% | |
| 1950 | 165 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 209 | 26.7% | |
| 1970 | 209 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 296 | 41.6% | |
| 1990 | 132 | −55.4% | |
| 2000 | 74 | −43.9% | |
| 2010 | 85 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 64 | −24.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 64 | −24.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 85 people, 42 households, and 22 families living in the town. The population density was 1,416.7 inhabitants per square mile (547.0/km2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 783.3 per square mile (302.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 42 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.6% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the town was 41.4 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 17.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 34.1% male and 65.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bruceton Mills (Virginia Occidental) para niños
