Alum Creek, WV is a small, rural town of 1,194 people located in Boone County. It has a population density of 163 people per square mile which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town offers plenty of businesses and activities for its residents and visitors to enjoy. Local businesses such as Alum Creek Supermarket provide groceries and everyday needs while local restaurants like El Rancho Poblano Mexican Restaurant offer a variety of food options. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in the area with hiking trails at Little Coal River Park and fishing spots at Lake Stephens Campground. Organizations such as the Alum Creek Community Center provide recreational programs for children throughout the year. Local sporting events can be found too, with the High School playing host to several basketball games each year that are attended by locals.
The population in Alum Creek is 1,194. There are 117 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alum Creek is 57.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alum Creek is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alum Creek
- 69.4% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 21.5% have children, but are single
Race in Alum Creek
- 93.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander