Northern District, Jackson County, West Virginia

Northern District is a magisterial district in Jackson County, West Virginia. About 8,346 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 152 sq mi (393 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

CharlestonMorgantown
Northern District in West Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,346 ± 764
County
Jackson County
School district
Jackson County School District
Land area
152 sq mi (393 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$47,566 ± $17,209
Median home value
$128,000 ± $46,033
Water area
3.57 sq mi (9.24 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5403592353
Coordinates (central point)
38.969974, -81.667153

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.

Census place in Northern District

  1. Ravenswood (city)3,830 people

This place’s central point lies inside Northern 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

  1. Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio8.1 mi west
  2. Steele District, Wood County9.0 mi northeast
  3. Harris District, Wood County12 mi north
  4. Western District12 mi southwest
  5. Olive Township, Meigs County, Ohio13 mi northwest
  6. Southwest District, Wirt County14 mi east
  7. Eastern District17 mi south

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Northern District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other magisterial districts in Jackson County, largest first

  1. Western District10,343 people
  2. Eastern District9,016 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jackson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Northern District

Longest day
14 hours 54 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:00 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:59 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:04 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:56 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:43 AM5:28 PM9 h 45 min
Feb 157:18 AM6:03 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:38 AM7:33 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:50 AM8:03 PM13 h 13 min
May 156:14 AM8:32 PM14 h 18 min
Jun 156:00 AM8:53 PM14 h 53 min
Jul 156:13 AM8:51 PM14 h 38 min
Aug 156:40 AM8:21 PM13 h 41 min
Sep 157:07 AM7:35 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:35 AM6:48 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 157:09 AM5:12 PM10 h 3 min
Dec 157:38 AM5:05 PM9 h 27 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 Jackson County or the local office.

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