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Paden City, West Virginia
Location of Paden City in Tyler County, West Virginia.
Location of Paden City in Tyler County, West Virginia.
Country United States
State West Virginia
Counties Wetzel, Tyler
Area
 • Total 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2)
 • Land 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,550
 • Estimate 
(2021)
2,478
 • Density 2,764.50/sq mi (1,066.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26159
Area code(s) 304
FIPS code 54-61636
GNIS feature ID 1555291

Paden City is a city in Tyler and Wetzel counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It was founded in 1902. The population was 2,550 at the 2020 census.

History

The town was named for Pennsylvania-born Obediah Paden (1755-1822), a local landowner. Nearby Paden Island and Paden Fork were also named for this individual, and the entire region, when owned by Paden, was known as Paden's Bottom.

The Paden City Pottery Company was established in 1911 by a European, John Lessel. He started his company there because Paden City had large clay deposits. At one time the company employed over 400 people. It made beautiful pottery and quality sets of dishes. It closed in 1950 but its products are still available for sale on many websites selling vintage dishware.

Geography

Paden City is located at 39°36′13″N 80°56′1″W / 39.60361°N 80.93361°W / 39.60361; -80.93361 (39.603571, -80.933683).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 square miles (2.20 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 1,705
1930 2,281 33.8%
1940 2,215 −2.9%
1950 2,588 16.8%
1960 3,137 21.2%
1970 3,674 17.1%
1980 3,671 −0.1%
1990 2,862 −22.0%
2000 2,860 −0.1%
2010 2,633 −7.9%
2020 2,550 −3.2%
2021 (est.) 2,478 −5.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,143 households, and 775 families living in the city. The population density was 3,097.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,196.0/km2). There were 1,267 housing units at an average density of 1,490.6 per square mile (575.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 1,143 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Notable people

See also

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