Helvetia, West Virginia

Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59. According to the 2020 census, its population was 38. The isolated community was settled by Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for maintaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways.

Helvetia
Helvetia
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°42′21″N 80°12′4″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyRandolph
Area
  Total1.815 sq mi (4.70 km2)
  Land1.815 sq mi (4.70 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
2,280 ft (690 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total59
  Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2586824
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