Hampshire County, West Virginia
Hampshire County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Hampshire County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,964 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,190 inhabitants. Its county seat is Romney. The county was created 270 years ago in 1754.
Quick Facts about Hampshire County
| Population : | 23,190 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Hampshire County |
| Area : | 1670 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Hampshire |
| Capital : | Romney |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1754 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:01:46 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hampshire County is located at 39°19'1"N 78°36'51"W (39.3170700, -78.6141700). It has 5 neighbors: Allegany County, Frederick County, Grant County, Hardy County and Morgan County.
Hampshire County map
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The largest city of Hampshire County is Romney with a population of 1,680. Other cities include and Capon Bridge population 371. See all Hampshire County cities & populated places.
Hampshire County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Romney | 1,680 | City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States |
| Capon Bridge | 371 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Hampshire County
Hampshire County has 5 neighbours.
- Allegany County county in Maryland, United States
- Frederick County county in Virginia, United States
- Grant County county in West Virginia, United States
- Hardy County county in West Virginia, United States
- Morgan County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hampshire County decreased by 3.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,964 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,782 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,673 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,483 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,430 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,311 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,316 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,386 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,357 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,175 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,190 | 0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Hampshire County (7)
People born in Hampshire County, including politician John J. Jacob, politician Felix Walker, schoolteacher, farmer, lawyer, surveyor, military officer, politician, newspaper editor and newspaper publisher, Confederate States Army officer, and Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates Alexander W. Monroe, .
List
- William B. Cornwell (American lawyer, businessperson, newspaper editor and publisher, and railroad and timber executive) he was born in 25/11/1864
- Isaac Parsons (American planter, politician, and military officer) he was born in 07/01/1814
- Isaac Parsons (American planter, politician, and militia officer) he was born in 27/01/1752
- William C. Clayton (An American educator, lawyer, politician, and businessperson in the U.S. state of West Virginia) he was born in 24/01/1831
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hampshire County , Massachusetts county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 161,401 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 |
