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Whitesville, West Virginia

Town · Population 342 · #173 in West Virginia
WhitesvilleWest Virginia

Whitesville is a town and former coal town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States, along the Big Coal River. The population was 361 at the 2020 census.

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About Whitesville

Set in the southwestern part of West Virginia, Whitesville is a tiny community with an estimated population of 342.

Whitesville holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,555 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Whitesville Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
  • Positioned in southwestern 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

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Whitesville

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🏫 Schools in Whitesville

  • Whitesville Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)342
Rank in state#173 of 230
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density1,555/sq mi
Coordinates37.9776, -81.5315

🌤️ Current Weather

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