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Century, WV
Census-designated place in Barbour County, West Virginia.
Population
110
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
837
ZIP codes
0
Century and its ZIP codes
Century at a glance
- Century is about 11 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barbour County. PPP loans are for Century.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,127
3,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,716
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,603 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Century, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Century, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Century
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuckhannonCity | 7.9 mi | 2.8 |
| PhilippiCity | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Lost CreekTown | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| GallowayCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Jane LewTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| FlemingtonTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| StonewoodCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AnmooreTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HinklevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| East ViewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Nutter FortTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| West MilfordTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AdrianCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DespardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| BelingtonTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| BridgeportCity | 15 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Century, WV in?
- Century is in Barbour County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Century, WV?
- About 110 people live in Century, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Century?
- Nearby places include Buckhannon (7.9 mi), Philippi (8.6 mi), Lost Creek (9.7 mi), Galloway (9.7 mi), Jane Lew (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023