First District, Preston County, West Virginia
First District is a magisterial district in Preston County, West Virginia. About 6,318 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 92.4 sq mi (239 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 6,318 ± 590
- County
- Preston County
- School district
- Preston County School District
- Land area
- 92.4 sq mi (239 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $72,917 ± $10,711
- Median home value
- $174,700 ± $21,364
- Water area
- 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5407791100
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.610013, -79.747690
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 First District, largest first
- Arthurdale (CDP)982 people
- Masontown (town)518 people
- Reedsville (town)504 people
- Bruceton Mills (town)71 people
These places’ central points lie inside First 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
- Eastern District, Monongalia County6.8 mi northwest
- Second District9.3 mi east
- Third District11 mi south
- Springhill Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania11 mi northwest
- Wharton Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania14 mi northeast
- Western District, Monongalia County19 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with First District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Preston County, largest first
- Second District10,804 people
- Fourth District5,969 people
- Third District5,950 people
- Fifth District5,119 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Preston County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in First District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 59 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 22 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:50 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:52 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:54 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:50 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 | 7:37 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:30 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:41 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:03 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h |
| Dec 15 | 7:32 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 23 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 Preston County or the local office.
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