Grant County, West Virginia
Grant County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,937 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,510 inhabitants. Its county seat is Petersburg. The county was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Grant County
| Population : | 11,510 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grand County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant Parish, Grant County, Grant County, Grand County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County, Grant County |
| Area : | 1244 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Capital : | Petersburg |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1866 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:24:47 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grant County is located at 39°6'18"N 79°11'44"W (39.1051300, -79.1955700). It has 6 neighbors: Pendleton County, Garrett County, Randolph County, Hardy County, Preston County and Tucker County.
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The largest city of Grant County is Petersburg with a population of 2,683. Other cities include and Bayard population 258. See all Grant County cities & populated places.
Grant County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 2,683 | City in West Virginia |
| Bayard | 258 | City in Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Grant County
Grant County has 6 neighbours.
- Pendleton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Garrett County county in Maryland, United States
- Randolph County county in West Virginia, United States
- Hardy County county in West Virginia, United States
- Preston County county in West Virginia, United States
- Tucker County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Grant County decreased by 3.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,937 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,883 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,802 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,740 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,617 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,651 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,602 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,627 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,630 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,568 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,510 | -0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Grant County (1)
American politician (1781-1839) Abraham J. Williams was born in Grant County
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- Grant County , New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 27,007 people.
- Grant County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 25,387 people.
- Grant County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 18,449 people.
- Grant County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 7,180 people.
- Grant County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 7,077 people.
- Grant County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 7,000 people.
- Grant County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 6,026 people.
- Grant County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 4,372 people.
- Grant County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 2,215 people.
- Grant County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 630 people.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
