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Carpendale, West Virginia
Town · Population 842 · #109 in West Virginia
About Carpendale
Carpendale, WV is a tiny community located in northeastern West Virginia, home to 842 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Carpendale is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 643 residents per square mile.
📰 Carpendale News Today
- New faces to be on ballot for Carpendale election wvnews.com · Mar 27
- Carpendale: Early voting ends Monday; election is Tuesday wvnews.com · Jun 2
- Carpendale, West Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 19
- Carpendale, WV Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 31
- 9 Of The Shortest, Best Hikes In West Virginia Only In Your State · Aug 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carpendale Unique
- The only place in America named Carpendale — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)842
Rank in state#109 of 230
Land area1.31 sq mi
Density643/sq mi
Coordinates39.6277, -78.7897