Lashmeet, WV is a small town located in Mercer County with a population of 599 people as of 2020. It is known for its natural beauty and nearby Appalachian Mountains, which provide plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and fishing. There are also several local businesses, such as the popular Lashmeet General Store, which serves up all-American favorites like burgers and fries. The town hosts several annual events, including the West Virginia Big Buck Classic Hunting and Fishing Tournament in October and the Winter Wonderland Festival in December. For sports fans there is the Mercer County High School Warriors football team to cheer on during the season. Other organizations in Lashmeet include the Lashmeet Volunteer Fire Department and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4366, who both do great work for the community throughout the year.
The population in Lashmeet is 599. There are 799 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lashmeet is 61.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lashmeet is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lashmeet
- 40.9% are married
- 5.8% are divorced
- 7.9% are married with children
- 8.6% have children, but are single
Race in Lashmeet
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander