Shepherdstown District, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Shepherdstown District is a magisterial district in Jefferson County, West Virginia. About 9,664 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 46.5 sq mi (120 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 9,664 ± 695
- County
- Jefferson County
- School district
- Jefferson County School District
- Land area
- 46.5 sq mi (120 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $105,478 ± $8,082
- Median home value
- $433,200 ± $25,795
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5403792760
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.407561, -77.801343
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 Shepherdstown District
- Shepherdstown (town)1,460 people
This place’s central point lies inside Shepherdstown 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
- District 1, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland4.3 mi northeast
- Charles Town District6.5 mi south
- District 11, Sandy Hook, Washington County, Maryland6.5 mi southeast
- Tuscarora District, Berkeley County7.0 mi northwest
- District 20, Downsville, Washington County, Maryland9.0 mi north
- Middleway District9.2 mi southwest
- District 12, Fairplay, Washington County, Maryland9.2 mi north
- Harpers Ferry District11 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Shepherdstown District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Jefferson County, largest first
- Charles Town District13,985 people
- Kabletown District13,047 people
- Harpers Ferry District12,425 people
- Middleway District10,139 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 Shepherdstown District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 57 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 23 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:43 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:47 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:03 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:43 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:54 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:23 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 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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