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.
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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 : | 19:24:44 (17th February 2025) |
Density : | 146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -7.92% (2010-2020) |
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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
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 |