Middleway District, Jefferson County, West Virginia

Middleway District is a magisterial district in Jefferson County, West Virginia. About 10,139 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 63.1 sq mi (163 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Middleway District in West Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,139 ± 937
County
Jefferson County
School district
Jefferson County School District
Land area
63.1 sq mi (163 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$85,000 ± $13,485
Median home value
$291,200 ± $18,660
Water area
0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5403792160
Coordinates (central point)
39.327184, -77.937916

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 Middleway District, largest first

  1. Ranson (corporation)5,729 people
  2. Middleway (CDP)479 people

These places’ central points lie inside Middleway 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. Shenandoah District, Berkeley County4.9 mi west
  2. Charles Town District5.8 mi east
  3. Kabletown District7.5 mi south
  4. Shepherdstown District9.2 mi northeast
  5. Tuscarora District, Berkeley County9.8 mi north
  6. Russell District, Clarke County, Virginia10 mi southwest

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

Other magisterial districts in Jefferson County, largest first

  1. Charles Town District13,985 people
  2. Kabletown District13,047 people
  3. Harpers Ferry District12,425 people
  4. Shepherdstown District9,664 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Middleway District

Longest day
14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:44 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:48 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:42 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 157:29 AM5:12 PM9 h 43 min
Feb 157:03 AM5:48 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:23 AM7:18 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:34 AM7:49 PM13 h 15 min
May 155:58 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
Jun 155:44 AM8:40 PM14 h 56 min
Jul 155:57 AM8:37 PM14 h 40 min
Aug 156:24 AM8:07 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 156:52 AM7:20 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:21 AM6:33 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 156:55 AM4:57 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:24 AM4:49 PM9 h 25 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 Jefferson County or the local office.

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