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Paden City, West Virginia
City · Population 2,388 · #51 in West Virginia
About Paden City
Set in the northern part of West Virginia, Paden City is a small town, home to 2,388 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Paden City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,809 residents per square mile.
📰 Paden City News Today
- Anna Kay Hall (Nutter) Obituary | Jarvis-Williams Funeral Home | Paden City, WV Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Paden City Development Authority reopens former high school as community center WTOV · May 5
- Across West Virginia, public schools are closing. Communities are feeling the loss. Mountain State Spotlight · Jun 30
- Lane Closure on WV 2 (Fourth Avenue), near Paden City, to Begin Thursday, February 26, 2026 WV Department of Transportation (.gov) · Feb 26
- Alex Scott Doak Obituary (2026) - Paden City, WV - Ingram Funeral Home - St. Marys Legacy obituary · Mar 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paden City Unique
- The only place in America named Paden City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paden City
- Jing Chen Chen's Garden — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paden City
- Paden City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Paden City
- Paden City Elementary School
- Paden City High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,388
Rank in state#51 of 230
Land area0.85 sq mi
Density2,809/sq mi
Coordinates39.6030, -80.9353