Romney, West Virginia
Romney: City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
About
Romney is a city located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,848 and a population density of 743 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,680 inhabitants.
The city was created 299 years ago in 1724.
Quick Facts about Romney
| Population : | 1,680 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Hampshire County |
| Postal code : | 26757 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,690 feet / 820 meters |
| Capital city : | Romney is capital of Hampshire County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1725 (299 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:53:29 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 675 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Romney is located at 39°20'31"N 78°45'24"W (39.3420400, -78.7566800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Romney
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Romney decreased by 10% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,848 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,817 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,799 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,776 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,763 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,749 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,734 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,727 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,717 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,695 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,680 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Romney
1 Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
149 Eagle Dr, Romney, WV 26757, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampshire Park
River Rd, Romney, WV 26757, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area
27970 Northwestern Turnpike, Romney, WV 26757, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Sycamore Dale
Co Rte 8, Romney, WV 26757, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Romney (14)
People born in Romney, including lawyer and government official Stephen Ailes, First Lady of West Virginia Edna Brady Cornwell, politician John Rinehart Blue, .
List
- Lee Hawse Patteson (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 28/05/1902
- Marshall McDonald (American engineer, professor, geologist, mineralogist, pisciculturist, and fisheries scientist) he was born in 18/10/1835
- Robert White (American lawyer, born 1833) he was born in 07/02/1833
- John Baker White (American lawyer, military officer, and politician) he was born in 24/08/1868
- Robert White (American lawyer and politician from West Virginia) he was born in 28/05/1876
- Christian Streit White (American military officer, lawyer, court clerk, pisciculturist, and politician) he was born in 10/03/1839
- Charles M. Williams (American academic, author, and military officer) he was born in 20/04/1917
- Thomas J. Ward (American soldier who fought in the American Civil War) he was born in 18/08/1837
- Samuel Lightfoot Flournoy (American lawyer and politician in the U.S. state of West Virginia) he was born in 17/01/1886
- Thomas F. Mulledy (19th-century American Jesuit priest) he was born in 12/08/1794
- Samuel Mulledy (19th-century American Jesuit priest) he was born in 27/03/1811
Schools in Romney
College & universities near Romney, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Romney, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Capon Bridge | 371 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Romney distances to largest West Virginia cities
