Tucker County, West Virginia
Tucker County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Tucker County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,141 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,816 inhabitants. Its county seat is Parsons. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Tucker County
| Population : | 6,816 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 1091 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. |
| Altitude : | 3,196 feet / 974 meters |
| Capital : | Parsons |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:53:25 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tucker County is located at 39°6'49"N 79°33'54"W (39.1136000, -79.5649700). It has 4 neighbors: Randolph County, Barbour County, Grant County and Preston County.
Tucker County map
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The largest city of Tucker County is Parsons with a population of 1,395. Other cities include, Thomas population 545 and Hendricks population 254. See all Tucker County cities & populated places.
Tucker County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tucker County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 1,395 | City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA |
| Thomas | 545 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Hendricks | 254 | Human settlement in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Hambleton | 212 | Town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Tucker County
Tucker County has 4 neighbours.
- Randolph County county in West Virginia, United States
- Barbour County county in West Virginia, United States
- Grant County county in West Virginia, United States
- Preston County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tucker County decreased by 4.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,141 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,130 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,078 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,080 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,052 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,089 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,053 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,992 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,937 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,839 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,816 | -0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Tucker County (1)
jurist Allen Loughry was born in Tucker 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 |
