Union District, Ritchie County, West Virginia
Union District is a magisterial district in Ritchie County, West Virginia. About 2,956 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 104 sq mi (269 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,956 ± 349
- County
- Ritchie County
- School district
- Ritchie County School District
- Land area
- 104 sq mi (269 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $49,137 ± $8,400
- Median home value
- $123,100 ± $20,232
- Water area
- 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5408593336
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.150765, -80.934739
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 Union District, largest first
- Harrisville (town)1,574 people
- Pullman (town)286 people
- Auburn (town)91 people
These places’ central points lie inside Union 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
- Murphy District10 mi southwest
- Clay District10 mi north
- Pine District, Doddridge County10 mi northeast
- De Kalb-Troy District, Gilmer County11 mi south
- Oak District, Doddridge County11 mi east
- Grant District14 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Union District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Ritchie County, largest first
- Clay District2,852 people
- Grant District1,514 people
- Murphy District964 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ritchie County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Union District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:56 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:54 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 | 7:41 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:04 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 26 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 Ritchie County or the local office.
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