West Virginia, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 1,784,787 inhabitants. The state was created 161 years ago in 1863. Its capital city is Charleston.
Nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia is home to small cities and towns with deep ties to classic American heritage. The state's motoring routes and scenic byways connect charming communities that showcase West Virginia's natural beauty and regional traditions.
The capital and largest city, Charleston, displays its history through landmarks like the State Capitol and Culture Center. Vibrant Huntington boasts artistic venues like the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center alongside the state's largest college, Marshall University. Beckley exhibits old-time appeal with the Exhibition Coal Mine and regional railroad museum.
Quaint towns like Lewisburg, Fayetteville, and Thomas have preserved their early American architecture and character. The New River Gorge area is dotted with outdoorsy towns like Fayetteville, while quirky haven of artists and musicians make home in eclectic Bridgeport.
From the slopes of ski country in Snowshoe to the banks of the Ohio River Valley, West Virginia's welcoming cities and towns invite discovery of regional heritage amid unspoiled mountain scenery. The people are as genuine as the landscape, creating an authentic look into traditional Appalachian culture and charm.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in West Virginia.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Logan | City in West Virginia, United States | Logan | 1,447 |
West Liberty | Town in Ohio County, West Virginia | Ohio | 1,443 |
Glenville | County seat in West Virginia | Gilmer | 1,410 |
Parsons | City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA | Tucker | 1,395 |
Chesapeake | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States | Kanawha | 1,393 |
Fort Ashby | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia | Mineral | 1,380 |
Mount Hope | City in West Virginia | Fayette | 1,377 |
Newell | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America | Hancock | 1,376 |
Marmet | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America | Kanawha | 1,351 |
Stanaford | Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States | Raleigh | 1,350 |
Ansted | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia | Fayette | 1,300 |
Mullens | City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America | Wyoming | 1,288 |
Barrackville | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America | Marion | 1,270 |
Sistersville | City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America | Tyler | 1,267 |
Buffalo | Town in West Virginia, USA | Putnam | 1,263 |
Mount Hope | City in West Virginia | Boone | 1,259 |
Benwood | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America | Marshall | 1,257 |
Mabscott | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America | Raleigh | 1,251 |
Ceredo | City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America | Wayne | 1,246 |
Coal Fork | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia | Kanawha | 1,233 |
Elkview | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia | Kanawha | 1,222 |
Sophia | Town in West Virginia, USA | Raleigh | 1,219 |
Oceana | Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America | Wyoming | 1,195 |
Tornado | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia | Kanawha | 1,187 |
Washington | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia | Wood | 1,175 |
Monongah | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America | Marion | 1,160 |
Alderson | City in West Virginia, United States of America | Greenbrier | 1,111 |
Belle | Town in West Virginia, United States | Kanawha | 1,108 |
Clendenin | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States | Kanawha | 1,098 |
Gilbert Creek | Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia | Mingo | 1,090 |
Chapmanville | City in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America | Logan | 1,078 |
Wiley Ford | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia | Mineral | 1,026 |
Bolivar | Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,018 |
Pennsboro | City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States | Ritchie | 1,018 |
Webster Springs | City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America | Webster | 1,009 |
Hamlin | City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America | Lincoln | 1,005 |
Despard | Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia | Harrison | 1,004 |
New Cumberland | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America | Hancock | 994 |
Piney View | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia | Raleigh | 989 |
Sutton | Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA | Braxton | 969 |
Poca | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America | Putnam | 963 |
Marlinton | Town in West Virginia | Pocahontas | 956 |
Mason | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America | Mason | 920 |
Cedar Grove | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States | Kanawha | 897 |
Rivesville | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America | Marion | 897 |
Athens | Town in West Virginia, United States | Mercer | 890 |
Rupert | Human settlement in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America | Greenbrier | 880 |
East Bank | Place in West Virginia, USA | Kanawha | 857 |
Belmont | City in West Virginia, United States | Pleasants | 853 |
Piedmont | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States | Mineral | 837 |
Lumberport | Town in West Virginia, USA | Harrison | 835 |
Cameron | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States | Marshall | 828 |
Glasgow | Town in West Virginia, United States | Kanawha | 823 |
Elizabeth | Human settlement in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America | Wirt | 819 |
Gassaway | Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America | Braxton | 816 |
Bethany | Town in West Virginia, U. | Brooke | 800 |
Piedmont | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States | Mercer | 792 |
West Union | Town in West Virginia, USA | Doddridge | 787 |
North Hills | Town in West Virginia, United States | Wood | 766 |
Berkeley Springs | Town in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States | Morgan | 766 |
Gary | City in West Virginia, United States | McDowell | 759 |
Chattaroy | Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia | Mingo | 756 |
Triadelphia | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America | Ohio | 750 |
Anmoore | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America | Harrison | 732 |
Middlebourne | Human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America | Tyler | 731 |
Smithers | Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America | Fayette | 726 |
West Hamlin | Human settlement in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America | Lincoln | 689 |
Fort Gay | City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America | Wayne | 682 |
Mill Creek | City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States | Randolph | 681 |
White Hall | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America | Marion | 666 |
War | City in West Virginia, United States | McDowell | 659 |
Beverly | Town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA | Randolph | 657 |
Harts | Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia | Lincoln | 656 |
Davis | Town in West Virginia, United States | Logan | 642 |
Franklin | Town in West Virginia, United States | Marshall | 638 |
Powellton | Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia | Fayette | 619 |
Man | Town in Logan County, West Virginia, USA | Logan | 619 |
Peterstown | City in West Virginia, United States of America | Monroe | 617 |
Ridgeley | Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America | Mineral | 614 |
West Milford | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America | Harrison | 609 |
Reedsville | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States | Preston | 603 |
Bancroft | Town in West Virginia, United States | Putnam | 596 |
Switzer | Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia | Logan | 595 |
Hartford City | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America | Mason | 593 |
Grant Town | Township in Marion County, Kansas | Marion | 590 |
Danville | Town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States | Boone | 589 |
Rowlesburg | Town in West Virginia, United States | Preston | 567 |
Pineville | Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America | Wyoming | 567 |
Pratt | Town in West Virginia | Kanawha | 552 |
Thomas | City in West Virginia, United States | Tucker | 545 |
Gauley Bridge | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America | Fayette | 545 |
Union | Town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States | Barbour | 539 |
Masontown | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America | Preston | 537 |
Grantsville | Human settlement in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America | Calhoun | 497 |
Delbarton | Town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States | Mingo | 487 |
Paw Paw | Human settlement in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States of America | Morgan | 484 |
Junior | Human settlement in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America | Barbour | 483 |
Clearview | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America | Ohio | 481 |
Pine Grove | Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia | Fayette | 472 |
Burnsville | Town in West Virginia, United States | Braxton | 465 |