Hardy County, West Virginia
Hardy County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Hardy County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,025 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,633 inhabitants. Its county seat is Moorefield. The county was created 239 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Hardy County
Population : | 13,633 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | West Virginia (United States) |
Area : | 1514 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
Named for : | Samuel Hardy |
Altitude : | 1,821 feet / 555 meters |
Capital : | Moorefield |
Establishment : | January 01, 1785 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 11:32:05 (21st November 2024) |
Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hardy County is located at 39°0'27"N 78°51'29"W (39.0075000, -78.8579200). It has 6 neighbors: Pendleton County, Frederick County, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Grant County and Hampshire County.
Hardy County map
Hardy County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardy County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Moorefield | 2,391 | Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Wardensville | 258 | Town |
- Official Website
Official website of Hardy County
Hardy County has 6 neighbours.
- Pendleton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Frederick County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Shenandoah County county in Virginia, United States
- Grant County county in West Virginia, United States
- Hampshire County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hardy County decreased by 2.88% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 14,025 | - | census |
2011 | 13,962 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2012 | 13,849 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2013 | 13,968 | 0.85% | estimation process |
2014 | 13,956 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2015 | 13,826 | -0.94% | estimation process |
2016 | 13,812 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2017 | 13,849 | 0.27% | estimation process |
2018 | 13,764 | -0.62% | estimation process |
2019 | 13,776 | 0.09% | estimation process |
2020 | 13,633 | -1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Hardy County (1)
American lawyer Clyde See was born in Hardy County
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 |