Plateau District, Fayette County, West Virginia
Plateau District is a magisterial district in Fayette County, West Virginia. About 17,548 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 134 sq mi (348 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 17,548 ± 690
- County
- Fayette County
- School district
- Fayette County School District
- Land area
- 134 sq mi (348 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $52,609 ± $4,137
- Median home value
- $104,300 ± $7,402
- Water area
- 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5401992472
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.957096, -81.139139
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Plateau District, largest first
- Oak Hill (city)7,937 people
- Mount Hope (city)1,504 people
- Gatewood (CDP)605 people
- Hilltop (CDP)397 people
- Scarbro (CDP)176 people
- Cunard (CDP)165 people
- Garten (CDP)107 people
- Pax (town)83 people
- Glen Jean (CDP)34 people
- Thurmond (town)5 people
These places’ central points lie inside Plateau District. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the magisterial district’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- New Haven District9.4 mi northeast
- Valley District11 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Plateau District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Fayette County, largest first
- New Haven District14,068 people
- Valley District7,903 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Fayette County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Plateau District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 48 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 32 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:01 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:04 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:51 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:39 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:32 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A magisterial district line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Fayette County or the local office.
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