Delbarton, WV

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Population
381
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
764 ft
Median Home Value
$85,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the rugged hills of Mingo County's Tug Valley, Delbarton is a small mountain town shaped by its coal-mining history. Life here follows the winding curves of the valley, where quiet residential pockets sit framed by steep, forested ridges. The community originally grew around the local mines, and today it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle where neighbors know one another and daily routines move at an unhurried pace.

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Local students attend Burch PK-8 and Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, located right along King Coal Highway. Outside of school and work, Delbarton is best known as an ATV-friendly hub in the heart of Hatfield-McCoy trail country. Riders can legally cruise through town to reach the surrounding trail systems, bringing steady activity to local diners, campgrounds, and convenience stores. It is a scenic, welcoming spot for anyone drawn to quiet mountain living and world-class outdoor recreation.

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