MacArthur, WV is a small town located in Kanawha County with a population of 1,559. The population density is 536 people per square mile. While the US population density is 93 people per square mile. MacArthur, WV has several businesses and organizations that serve the needs of its citizens. Local businesses include a grocery store, a hardware store, and local restaurants such as The Station Grill & Bar and Joe’s Diner. There are also outdoor activities year-round in MacArthur, WV such as hiking at Coonskin Park or going to the nearby Kanawha State Forest for camping and fishing. There are several organizations within the town for both adults and children such as the American Legion and 4-H clubs. In addition to these activities, there are many local sporting events throughout the year including high school football games at Spring Valley High School and basketball games at University of Charleston's Sissonville Center.
The population in MacArthur is 1,559. There are 522 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in MacArthur is 50.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in MacArthur is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in MacArthur
- 60.7% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 25.3% have children, but are single
Race in MacArthur
- 90.4% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 4.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander