Handley, West Virginia is a small town located in the Eastern Panhandle of the state with a population of just 389 people as of 2019. It has a population density of 324 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Handley is home to many unique local businesses and organizations such as Straley's Cafe, which provides quality food and service for its customers, and the Family Resource Network, which offers a variety of resources for family members in need of assistance. The area also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking. Local events include the Handley Christmas Festival held every December to celebrate the holiday season. The town also hosts a variety of sporting events including football games at Handley High School as well as other athletic competitions throughout the year.
The population in Handley is 389. There are 408 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Handley is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Handley is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Handley
- 32.0% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 31.5% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Handley
- 89.7% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander