Wood County, county in West Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,938 inhabitants. The county was created 225 years ago in 1798. Its county seat is Parkersburg.
There are 8 city/town in Wood County, WV. The largest city of Wood County is City of Parkersburg with a population of 30,601. Other cities include, Parkersburg population 29,009, Vienna population 10,028, Blennerhassett population 3,089, Williamstown population 2,860
City of Parkersburg, City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
Located in the north-central region of West Virginia, Wood County borders the Ohio River and is home to several small cities and towns. Here are some of the notable populated places in Wood County:
Parkersburg - The largest city in the county with a population around 30,000 residents. Parkersburg is a hub for manufacturing and oil industries along the river. It has a historic downtown district.
Vienna - Serving as a suburb to Parkersburg, Vienna has around 10,000 residents. It is located along Interstate 77 and hosts cultural events like the River City Ale Festival.
Williamstown - Home to around 2,500 people, Williamstown is situated where the Little Kanawha River meets the Ohio River. It has roots as a frontier settlement.
Lubeck - This unincorporated census-designated place has about 1,600 residents. It is a suburb of Parkersburg located near I-77.
Mineral Wells - Mineral Wells has a population of around 850 people. Historic features include the Ravenswood Cemetery and the YMCA Camp Horseshoe recreational area.
Other Wood County communities include Davisville, Waverly, Boaz, Belleville, Creston and Volcano. The county provides river access and small-town charm minutes from Parkersburg.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Blennerhassett | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia | 3,089 |
City of Parkersburg | City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia | 30,601 |
Mineral Wells | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia | 1,950 |
North Hills | Town in West Virginia, United States | 766 |
Parkersburg | City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia | 29,009 |
Vienna | City in West Virginia, United States | 10,028 |
Washington | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia | 1,175 |
Williamstown | City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America | 2,860 |