Ohio County, West Virginia
Ohio County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Ohio County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,443 and a population density of 158 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,182 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wheeling. The county was created 248 years ago in 1776.
Quick Facts about Ohio County
| Population : | 41,182 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Ohio County, Ohio County |
| Area : | 282 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.1% |
| Named for : | Ohio River |
| Altitude : | 1,286 feet / 392 meters |
| Capital : | Wheeling |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1776 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:52:12 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ohio County is located at 40°5'49"N 80°37'9"W (40.0969200, -80.6190600). It has 5 neighbors: Jefferson, Marshall County, Belmont County, Washington County and Brooke County.
Ohio County map
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The largest city of Ohio County is Wheeling with a population of 26,283. Other cities include, Triadelphia population 750, Clearview population 481 and Valley Grove population 349. See all Ohio County cities & populated places.
Ohio County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ohio County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | 26,283 | City in West Virginia |
| West Liberty | 1,443 | Town in Ohio County, West Virginia |
| Triadelphia | 750 | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Clearview | 481 | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Valley Grove | 349 | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Ohio County
Ohio County has 5 neighbours.
- Jefferson county in Ohio, United States
- Marshall County county in West Virginia, United States
- Belmont County county in Ohio, United States
- Washington County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Brooke County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ohio County decreased by 7.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 44,443 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,202 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,992 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,732 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,241 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,969 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,629 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,001 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,705 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,411 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,182 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Ohio County (4)
People born in Ohio County, including politician Thomas Ewing, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Billy Dixon, academic administrator Samuel Laws, .
List
- Josiah M. Curtis (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 16/11/1844
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ohio County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 23,899 people.
- Ohio County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 5,892 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 |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |
