Moving to Anmoore, West Virginia
The current estimated population of Anmoore is 700, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small, industrial character.
City Facts
- Year founded: Early 1900s
- County: Harrison County
- Land area: 0.6 square miles
- Population density: 1,167 people per square mile
- Area code: 304
- Zip code: 26323
Geography and Location
Anmoore is a small town located in northern West Virginia, within Harrison County. The town is situated in the Appalachian foothills, characterized by rolling hills and valleys. Anmoore lies along U.S. Route 50, providing easy access to Clarksburg and Bridgeport, two larger cities within the region. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with four distinct seasons, including cold winters and warm summers. Anmoore is primarily an industrial town, with its economy centered around manufacturing and the service industry, which supports the larger urban areas nearby. The surrounding region is known for its scenic landscapes, including forests, rivers, and parks, offering outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and hunting. Although small, Anmoore serves as a residential community for workers in the local industries and nearby urban centers, maintaining a quiet, small-town feel amidst the natural beauty of West Virginia.
Demographics
Median resident age: 34.4 years
Median household income: $25,000
Median house value: $56,200
Population by Race
Races in Anmoore:
- White Non-Hispanic (93.9%)
- Hispanic (3.5%)
- Black (1.2%)
- Asian Indian (0.7%)
- Two or more races (0.7%)
Ancestries: United States (22.3%), German (17.8%), Irish (15.9%), Italian (10.1%), English (8.5%), Dutch (6.0%).
Elevation: 1010 feet
Land area: 1.1 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Anmoore
- High school or higher: 65.3%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
- Unemployed: 7.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 16.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Anmoore town
- Never married: 25.6%
- Now married: 50.3%
- Separated: 1.5%
- Widowed: 11.2%
- Divorced: 11.4%
0.7% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.4%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Anmoore:
- UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER (about 5 miles; CLARKSBURG, WV)
- FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; FAIRMONT, WV)
- ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; BUCKHANNON, WV)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anmoore:
- HARRISON/MARION REGIONAL (about 6 miles; CLARKSBURG, WV; Abbreviation: CKB)
- MORGANTOWN MUNI-WALTER L. BILL HART FLD (about 38 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Abbreviation: MGW)
- ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 80 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: AGC)
Other public-use airports nearest to Anmoore:
- WADE F MALEY FIELD (about 10 miles; SHINNSTON, WV; Abbreviation: 6W0)
- FAIRMONT MUNI-FRANKMAN FIELD (about 15 miles; FAIRMONT, WV; Abbreviation: 4G7)
- LOUIS BENNETT FIELD (about 18 miles; WESTON, WV; Abbreviation: 49I)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anmoore:
- FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE (about 18 miles; FAIRMONT, WV; Full-time enrollment: 5,317)
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Full-time enrollment: 19,666)
- CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 62 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,183)
- WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE (about 66 miles; WEST LIBERTY, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,453)
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-MAIN CAMPUS (about 83 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 22,930)
- DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,199)
- WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)