Helvetia, WV is a small rural community located in Randolph County. The population of Helvetia is 294 people as of 2020. The population density of Helvetia is 8 people per square mile, which is less than the US average population density of 93 people per square mile.
Helvetia is home to many places of interest. Local businesses include the Helvetia Country Store, an old-fashioned general store that has been around since 1868, and the historic Broughton Red Barn Restaurant which serves up delicious lunch and dinner specials. Year-round outdoor activities are available nearby at the Blackwater Falls State Park where visitors can enjoy hiking, boating or fishing in the lake, skiing and snowboarding during winter months, or bird watching throughout the year. Other organizations located in Helvetia include several churches such as St John's Catholic Church and Zion Lutheran Church, and a volunteer fire department.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy cheering on local teams at sporting events held in nearby towns like Elkins or Buckhannon. Events include high school football games throughout fall and basketball games during winter months.
The population in Helvetia (zip 26224) is 294. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Helvetia (zip 26224) is 57.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Helvetia (zip 26224) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Helvetia (zip 26224)
- 45.0% are married
- 17.7% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Helvetia (zip 26224)
- 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