Counties in West Virginia
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West Virginia has 55 counties, home to about 1,784,462 people. Sort the table by any column, or search by name or seat.
Counties55Eastern time
Most peopleKanawha County178,198 residents, 10% of the state
Fewest peopleWirt County5,131 residents
Most crowdedOhio County396 people per sq mi
Largest by landRandolph County1,039.7 sq mi
Priciest homesJefferson Countymedian value $324,500
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County explorer: all 55 counties in West Virginia
| County | Seat | Population | Land sq mi | People / sq mi | Median home | Time zone | FIPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha | Charleston | 178,198 | 901.7 | 198 | $135,000 | Eastern | 54039 |
| Berkeley | Martinsburg | 126,165 | 321.1 | 393 | $248,000 | Eastern | 54003 |
| Monongalia | Morgantown | 106,520 | 360.1 | 296 | $254,200 | Eastern | 54061 |
| Cabell | Huntington | 93,300 | 281.0 | 332 | $156,100 | Eastern | 54011 |
| Wood | Parkersburg | 83,829 | 366.5 | 229 | $153,700 | Eastern | 54107 |
| Raleigh | Beckley | 73,666 | 605.0 | 122 | $142,600 | Eastern | 54081 |
| Harrison | Clarksburg | 65,407 | 416.0 | 157 | $158,500 | Eastern | 54033 |
| Mercer | Princeton | 59,062 | 419.0 | 141 | $118,600 | Eastern | 54055 |
| Jefferson | Charles Town | 58,546 | 209.3 | 280 | $324,500 | Eastern | 54037 |
| Putnam | Winfield | 57,250 | 345.7 | 166 | $214,200 | Eastern | 54079 |
| Marion | Fairmont | 56,042 | 308.8 | 181 | $164,300 | Eastern | 54049 |
| Ohio | Wheeling | 41,904 | 105.8 | 396 | $165,300 | Eastern | 54069 |
| Fayette | Fayetteville | 39,987 | 662.0 | 60 | $104,200 | Eastern | 54019 |
| Wayne | Wayne | 38,498 | 506.0 | 76 | $124,900 | Eastern | 54099 |
| Preston | Kingwood | 34,204 | 648.8 | 53 | $157,700 | Eastern | 54077 |
| Greenbrier | Lewisburg | 32,688 | 1,019.8 | 32 | $136,300 | Eastern | 54025 |
| Logan | Logan | 31,826 | 452.9 | 70 | $101,500 | Eastern | 54045 |
| Marshall | Moundsville | 30,129 | 305.4 | 99 | $139,800 | Eastern | 54051 |
| Hancock | New Cumberland | 28,658 | 82.6 | 347 | $119,600 | Eastern | 54029 |
| Randolph | Elkins | 27,782 | 1,039.7 | 27 | $137,800 | Eastern | 54083 |
| Jackson | Ripley | 27,753 | 464.4 | 60 | $154,600 | Eastern | 54035 |
| Mineral | Keyser | 26,922 | 327.9 | 82 | $180,400 | Eastern | 54057 |
| Mason | Point Pleasant | 25,214 | 430.8 | 59 | $127,400 | Eastern | 54053 |
| Nicholas | Summersville | 24,446 | 646.8 | 38 | $114,200 | Eastern | 54067 |
| Upshur | Buckhannon | 23,758 | 354.6 | 67 | $160,700 | Eastern | 54097 |
| Hampshire | Romney | 23,340 | 640.4 | 36 | $204,600 | Eastern | 54027 |
| Mingo | Williamson | 22,979 | 423.1 | 54 | $85,600 | Eastern | 54059 |
| Brooke | Wellsburg | 22,053 | 89.2 | 247 | $127,700 | Eastern | 54009 |
| Boone | Madison | 21,312 | 502.4 | 42 | $90,300 | Eastern | 54005 |
| Wyoming | Pineville | 20,948 | 499.5 | 42 | $78,400 | Eastern | 54109 |
| Lincoln | Hamlin | 20,170 | 437.1 | 46 | $103,400 | Eastern | 54043 |
| McDowell | Welch | 18,413 | 533.5 | 35 | $49,200 | Eastern | 54047 |
| Morgan | Berkeley Springs | 17,327 | 229.1 | 76 | $223,100 | Eastern | 54065 |
| Lewis | Weston | 16,808 | 386.9 | 43 | $135,800 | Eastern | 54041 |
| Taylor | Grafton | 16,543 | 172.8 | 96 | $144,000 | Eastern | 54091 |
| Barbour | Philippi | 15,454 | 341.1 | 45 | $126,000 | Eastern | 54001 |
| Hardy | Moorefield | 14,236 | 582.3 | 24 | $159,700 | Eastern | 54031 |
| Wetzel | New Martinsville | 14,233 | 358.1 | 40 | $102,800 | Eastern | 54103 |
| Roane | Spencer | 13,921 | 483.6 | 29 | $121,100 | Eastern | 54087 |
| Monroe | Union | 12,401 | 472.8 | 26 | $146,100 | Eastern | 54063 |
| Braxton | Sutton | 12,345 | 510.7 | 24 | $106,400 | Eastern | 54007 |
| Summers | Hinton | 11,833 | 360.6 | 33 | $126,100 | Eastern | 54089 |
| Grant | Petersburg | 10,972 | 477.4 | 23 | $167,500 | Eastern | 54023 |
| Ritchie | Harrisville | 8,372 | 452.0 | 19 | $107,800 | Eastern | 54085 |
| Webster | Webster Springs | 8,253 | 553.5 | 15 | $78,000 | Eastern | 54101 |
| Tyler | Middlebourne | 8,181 | 256.3 | 32 | $112,100 | Eastern | 54095 |
| Clay | Clay | 7,946 | 341.9 | 23 | $107,100 | Eastern | 54015 |
| Pocahontas | Marlinton | 7,855 | 940.2 | 8 | $139,400 | Eastern | 54075 |
| Doddridge | West Union | 7,767 | 319.7 | 24 | $160,000 | Eastern | 54017 |
| Pleasants | St. Marys | 7,572 | 130.1 | 58 | $129,300 | Eastern | 54073 |
| Gilmer | Glenville | 7,376 | 338.5 | 22 | $83,300 | Eastern | 54021 |
| Tucker | Parsons | 6,698 | 419.0 | 16 | $144,700 | Eastern | 54093 |
| Calhoun | Grantsville | 6,158 | 279.3 | 22 | $111,200 | Eastern | 54013 |
| Pendleton | Franklin | 6,111 | 696.0 | 9 | $178,600 | Eastern | 54071 |
| Wirt | Elizabeth | 5,131 | 232.5 | 22 | $112,800 | Eastern | 54105 |
Which West Virginia cities are in more than one county?
- Huntington: Cabell County 92.0%, Wayne County 8.0% of residents
- Wheeling: Ohio County 98.8%, Marshall County 1.2% of residents
- Weirton: Hancock County 79.9%, Brooke County 20.1% of residents
- Nitro: Kanawha County 78.4%, Putnam County 21.6% of residents
- Culloden: Cabell County 80.8%, Putnam County 19.2% of residents
- Paden City: Wetzel County 73.3%, Tyler County 26.7% of residents
- Montgomery: Fayette County 62.1%, Kanawha County 37.9% of residents
- Alum Creek: Lincoln County 92.2%, Kanawha County 7.8% of residents
- Alderson: Greenbrier County 79.4%, Monroe County 20.6% of residents
Sources: Census TIGER/Line 2024; ACS 2019-2023 5-year; Wikidata, CC0 (seats); timezone-boundary-builder (time zones). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.
FAQ
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How many counties are in West Virginia?
55.
What is the most populated county in West Virginia?
Kanawha County, with about 178,198 people (10% of the state).
What is the least populated county in West Virginia?
Wirt County, with about 5,131 people.
What is the largest county in West Virginia by land?
Randolph County, 1,039.7 sq mi of land.
What county am I in, in West Virginia?
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