Terra Alta, West Virginia
Terra Alta: City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Terra Alta is a city located in the county of Preston in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,477 and a population density of 481 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,504 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Terra Alta
| Population : | 1,504 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Preston County |
| Postal code : | 26764 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 3.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,582 feet / 787, 787 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:54:28 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 490 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Terra Alta is located at 39°26'44"N 79°32'47"W (39.4456500, -79.5464400).
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Demographics
The population of Terra Alta increased by 1.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,493 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,504 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,494 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,502 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,506 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,508 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,508 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,506 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,500 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,504 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,778 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,672 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,506 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,676 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 91.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,862 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $370,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,931 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $511 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,120 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,657 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.59 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,734 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 334,756 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,846 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,511 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,757 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,391 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,213 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 763 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 172 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,144 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,948 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,289.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.03 |
Best Things to Do in Terra Alta
1 Cranesville Swamp Natural Area
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2 Sunshine Daydream Memorial Park
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3 Cannon Hill Park
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4 Preston County Historical Society History House
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5 Reckart's Mill
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People born in Terra Alta (1)
American archaeologist Donald L Hardesty was born in Terra Alta
Schools in Terra Alta
College & universities near Terra Alta, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Terra Alta, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Post offices near Terra Alta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Terra Alta Post Office | Terra Alta (WV) | 26764 |
Other cities in Preston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preston County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 3,047 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Reedsville | 603 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Rowlesburg | 567 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Masontown | 537 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Newburg | 312 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Tunnelton | 297 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Albright | 277 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Brandonville | 105 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bruceton Mills | 84 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Terra Alta distances to largest West Virginia cities
