Paden City, West Virginia is a small town located in Wetzel County. It has a population of 2,999 people and a population density of 1,644 people per square mile. This rural community is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is home to many local businesses, such as Paden City Pharmacy, Lou-Ann's Grill & Pub, and Blue Goose Farm Market. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing in Ohio River and its tributaries as well as hunting on lands owned by the state’s Division of Natural Resources. There are also various organizations within the community that offer recreational programs for children including Paden City Little League Baseball and Softball. In addition, there are several annual sporting events such as Paden City Crawfish Festival 5K Run/Walk and Ohio Valley Youth Football championships.
The population in Paden City (zip 26159) is 2,999. There are 1,777 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Paden City (zip 26159) is 41.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Paden City (zip 26159) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Paden City (zip 26159)
- 50.6% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 29.2% are married with children
- 11.2% have children, but are single
Race in Paden City (zip 26159)
- 98.4% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander