Map of West Virginia

Sitemap to all pages covering the state of West Virginia. Photography contributions from Alex Nitzman, Andy Field and Brent Ivy.

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Population Statistics

State Population
1,793,716
Metropolitan Populations
Huntington-Ashland 359,862 Hagerstown-Martinsburg 293,844 Charleston 258,859
Morgantown 140,038 Wheeling 139,513 Weirton-Steubenville 116,903
Top County Populations
Kanawha 180,745 Berkeley 122,076 Monongalia 105,822
Cabell 94,350 Wood 84,296 Raleigh 74,591
Top City Populations
Charleston 45,879 Huntington 44,934 Morgantown 30,847
Parkersburg 29,009 Wheeling 26,283 Fairmont 18,370
Sources: 2020 U.S. Census Data (metro populations and counties), 2020 U.S. Census Estimate (cities)

About West Virginia

  • Capital: Charleston
  • Nickname: The Mountaineer State
  • Total Interstate Mileage: 549.05
  • Highest Point: Spruce Knob 4,863 feet

Major League Sports Franchises

None

Updated December 31, 2021.