Fairfax District, Tucker County, West Virginia

Fairfax District is a magisterial district in Tucker County, West Virginia. About 789 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 25.6 sq mi (66.2 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

CharlestonMorgantown
Fairfax District in West Virginia
Davis DistrictSt. George District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
789 ± 209
County
Tucker County
School district
Tucker County School District
Land area
25.6 sq mi (66.2 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$53,250 ± $8,947
Median home value
$151,700 ± $37,242
Water area
0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5409391056
Coordinates (central point)
39.159185, -79.513343

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 Fairfax District

  1. Thomas (city)599 people

This place’s central point lies inside Fairfax 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. Davis District6.4 mi east
  2. St. George District7.0 mi west
  3. Black Fork District12 mi southwest
  4. Union District, Grant County15 mi east
  5. Fifth District, Preston County15 mi northwest

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

Other magisterial districts in Tucker County, largest first

  1. Black Fork District2,954 people
  2. Dry Fork District833 people
  3. St. George District810 people
  4. Davis District718 people
  5. Clover District434 people
  6. Licking District116 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Fairfax District

Longest day
14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:55 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:48 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 157:35 AM5:19 PM9 h 44 min
Feb 157:09 AM5:55 PM10 h 46 min
Mar 157:29 AM7:24 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:41 AM7:55 PM13 h 14 min
May 156:05 AM8:24 PM14 h 19 min
Jun 155:51 AM8:45 PM14 h 54 min
Jul 156:04 AM8:43 PM14 h 39 min
Aug 156:31 AM8:13 PM13 h 42 min
Sep 156:59 AM7:26 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:27 AM6:39 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 157:01 AM5:03 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:30 AM4:56 PM9 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 Tucker County or the local office.

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