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.

Tucker County locator map
Location of Tucker County on West Virginia map.

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 : 15:52:47 (30th October 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.77% (2010-2020)
Tucker County Courthouse image
Tucker County Courthouse
Tucker County Courthouse image

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

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

Tucker County has 4 neighbours.

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

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People born in Tucker County (1)

jurist Allen Loughry was born in Tucker County

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