Shinnston, WV is a small city located in the north-central part of the state. With a population of 2,287 and a population density of 1,254 people per square mile, it is an extremely tight-knit community. Local businesses in the area include Summerlee Pharmacy, Shinnston Bakery & Deli, and Ace Hardware. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and mountain biking in nearby West Fork River Park. There are also several organizations like the Shinnston Lions Club which provide support for those in need to enrich the lives of its citizens. Lastly, local sporting events like basketball tournaments held at Robert C Byrd High School are especially popular amongst citizens.
The population in Shinnston is 2,287. There are 1,368 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shinnston is 38.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shinnston is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shinnston
- 50.7% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 16.8% have children, but are single
Race in Shinnston
- 94.9% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander