Helvetia, West Virginia

Helvetia
Helvetia is located in West Virginia
Helvetia
Helvetia
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°42′21″N 80°12′4″W / 38.70583°N 80.20111°W / 38.70583; -80.20111
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyRandolph
Settled1869
Area
 • Total1.815 sq mi (4.70 km2)
 • Land1.815 sq mi (4.70 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation2,280 ft (690 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total38
 • Density21/sq mi (8.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2586824[2]
Shield representing Helvetia

Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59.[3] According to the 2020 census, its population was 38.[4] The isolated community was settled by Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for maintaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways.

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helvetia, West Virginia
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. ^ "Search Results". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2022.

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