Bergoo, West Virginia

Bergoo
Census-designated place (CDP)
Bergoo Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°29′11″N80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°W / 38.48639; -80.30056
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Webster
Area [1]
• Total	0.224 sq mi (0.58 km2)
• Land	0.212 sq mi (0.55 km2)
• Water	0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	64
• Density	290/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)

Bergoo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 64 (down from 94 at the 2010 census). ^{[2] [3]} Bergoo lies at the confluence of the Elk River and Leatherwood Creek. Bergoo was formerly known as Leatherwood, taking its name from the creek.

Some say Bergoo was the name of a local Indian, while others believe the community was named after Burgoo, a type of stew. ^[4]

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bergoo has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps. ^[5]

References

1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
2. "Census Bureau profile: Bergoo CDP, West Virginia". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
4. Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 107.
5. Climate Summary for Bergoo, West Virginia