Fastest-growing counties in West Virginia
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#50. Mingo County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -3,271
--- #2,997 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -12.2%
--- #46 among counties in West Virginia, #2,965 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 23,568
--- #26 largest county in West Virginia, #1,651 largest county nationwide
--- #2,997 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -12.2%
--- #46 among counties in West Virginia, #2,965 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 23,568
--- #26 largest county in West Virginia, #1,651 largest county nationwide
#49. Harrison County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -3,178
--- #2,990 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.6%
--- #19 among counties in West Virginia, #2,261 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 65,921
--- #7 largest county in West Virginia, #813 largest county nationwide
--- #2,990 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.6%
--- #19 among counties in West Virginia, #2,261 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 65,921
--- #7 largest county in West Virginia, #813 largest county nationwide
#48. McDowell County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -3,002
--- #2,974 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -13.6%
--- #48 among counties in West Virginia, #3,011 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 19,111
--- #32 largest county in West Virginia, #1,866 largest county nationwide
--- #2,974 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -13.6%
--- #48 among counties in West Virginia, #3,011 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 19,111
--- #32 largest county in West Virginia, #1,866 largest county nationwide
#47. Boone County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,820
--- #2,963 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -11.4%
--- #44 among counties in West Virginia, #2,944 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 21,809
--- #29 largest county in West Virginia, #1,723 largest county nationwide
--- #2,963 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -11.4%
--- #44 among counties in West Virginia, #2,944 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 21,809
--- #29 largest county in West Virginia, #1,723 largest county nationwide
#46. Wood County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,660
--- #2,943 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.1%
--- #14 among counties in West Virginia, #2,006 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 84,296
--- #5 largest county in West Virginia, #682 largest county nationwide
--- #2,943 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.1%
--- #14 among counties in West Virginia, #2,006 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 84,296
--- #5 largest county in West Virginia, #682 largest county nationwide
#45. Mercer County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,600
--- #2,932 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.2%
--- #16 among counties in West Virginia, #2,192 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 59,664
--- #8 largest county in West Virginia, #877 largest county nationwide
--- #2,932 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.2%
--- #16 among counties in West Virginia, #2,192 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 59,664
--- #8 largest county in West Virginia, #877 largest county nationwide
#44. Marshall County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,516
--- #2,918 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.6%
--- #34 among counties in West Virginia, #2,681 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 30,591
--- #18 largest county in West Virginia, #1,419 largest county nationwide
--- #2,918 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.6%
--- #34 among counties in West Virginia, #2,681 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 30,591
--- #18 largest county in West Virginia, #1,419 largest county nationwide
#43. Greenbrier County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,503
--- #2,916 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.1%
--- #33 among counties in West Virginia, #2,624 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 32,977
--- #16 largest county in West Virginia, #1,363 largest county nationwide
--- #2,916 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.1%
--- #33 among counties in West Virginia, #2,624 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 32,977
--- #16 largest county in West Virginia, #1,363 largest county nationwide
#42. Wyoming County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,414
--- #2,908 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -10.1%
--- #42 among counties in West Virginia, #2,875 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 21,382
--- #30 largest county in West Virginia, #1,746 largest county nationwide
--- #2,908 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -10.1%
--- #42 among counties in West Virginia, #2,875 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 21,382
--- #30 largest county in West Virginia, #1,746 largest county nationwide
#41. Wetzel County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,141
--- #2,861 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -12.9%
--- #47 among counties in West Virginia, #2,993 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,442
--- #37 largest county in West Virginia, #2,122 largest county nationwide
--- #2,861 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -12.9%
--- #47 among counties in West Virginia, #2,993 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,442
--- #37 largest county in West Virginia, #2,122 largest county nationwide
#40. Braxton County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,076
--- #2,850 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.3%
--- #51 among counties in West Virginia, #3,036 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 12,447
--- #40 largest county in West Virginia, #2,247 largest county nationwide
--- #2,850 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.3%
--- #51 among counties in West Virginia, #3,036 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 12,447
--- #40 largest county in West Virginia, #2,247 largest county nationwide
#39. Ohio County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,018
--- #2,840 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.5%
--- #18 among counties in West Virginia, #2,250 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 42,425
--- #12 largest county in West Virginia, #1,136 largest county nationwide
--- #2,840 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.5%
--- #18 among counties in West Virginia, #2,250 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 42,425
--- #12 largest county in West Virginia, #1,136 largest county nationwide
#38. Ritchie County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -2,005
--- #2,835 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -19.2%
--- #54 among counties in West Virginia, #3,112 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,444
--- #44 largest county in West Virginia, #2,539 largest county nationwide
--- #2,835 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -19.2%
--- #54 among counties in West Virginia, #3,112 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,444
--- #44 largest county in West Virginia, #2,539 largest county nationwide
#37. Cabell County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,969
--- #2,829 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.0%
--- #12 among counties in West Virginia, #1,864 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 94,350
--- #4 largest county in West Virginia, #637 largest county nationwide
--- #2,829 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.0%
--- #12 among counties in West Virginia, #1,864 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 94,350
--- #4 largest county in West Virginia, #637 largest county nationwide
#36. Summers County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,968
--- #2,827 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.1%
--- #49 among counties in West Virginia, #3,029 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 11,959
--- #42 largest county in West Virginia, #2,285 largest county nationwide
--- #2,827 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.1%
--- #49 among counties in West Virginia, #3,029 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 11,959
--- #42 largest county in West Virginia, #2,285 largest county nationwide
#35. Mason County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,871
--- #2,808 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.8%
--- #32 among counties in West Virginia, #2,592 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 25,453
--- #23 largest county in West Virginia, #1,581 largest county nationwide
--- #2,808 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.8%
--- #32 among counties in West Virginia, #2,592 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 25,453
--- #23 largest county in West Virginia, #1,581 largest county nationwide
#34. Nicholas County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,629
--- #2,742 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.2%
--- #28 among counties in West Virginia, #2,502 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 24,604
--- #24 largest county in West Virginia, #1,623 largest county nationwide
--- #2,742 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.2%
--- #28 among counties in West Virginia, #2,502 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 24,604
--- #24 largest county in West Virginia, #1,623 largest county nationwide
#33. Hancock County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,581
--- #2,730 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.2%
--- #23 among counties in West Virginia, #2,351 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 29,095
--- #19 largest county in West Virginia, #1,452 largest county nationwide
--- #2,730 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.2%
--- #23 among counties in West Virginia, #2,351 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 29,095
--- #19 largest county in West Virginia, #1,452 largest county nationwide
#32. Pendleton County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,552
--- #2,720 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -20.2%
--- #55 among counties in West Virginia, #3,119 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,143
--- #54 largest county in West Virginia, #2,726 largest county nationwide
--- #2,720 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -20.2%
--- #55 among counties in West Virginia, #3,119 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,143
--- #54 largest county in West Virginia, #2,726 largest county nationwide
#31. Brooke County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,510
--- #2,708 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.3%
--- #29 among counties in West Virginia, #2,512 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 22,559
--- #28 largest county in West Virginia, #1,693 largest county nationwide
--- #2,708 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.3%
--- #29 among counties in West Virginia, #2,512 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 22,559
--- #28 largest county in West Virginia, #1,693 largest county nationwide
#30. Randolph County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,473
--- #2,699 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.0%
--- #22 among counties in West Virginia, #2,331 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 27,932
--- #20 largest county in West Virginia, #1,503 largest county nationwide
--- #2,699 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.0%
--- #22 among counties in West Virginia, #2,331 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 27,932
--- #20 largest county in West Virginia, #1,503 largest county nationwide
#29. Jackson County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,420
--- #2,686 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.9%
--- #21 among counties in West Virginia, #2,304 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 27,791
--- #21 largest county in West Virginia, #1,505 largest county nationwide
--- #2,686 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.9%
--- #21 among counties in West Virginia, #2,304 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 27,791
--- #21 largest county in West Virginia, #1,505 largest county nationwide
#28. Calhoun County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,398
--- #2,679 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -18.3%
--- #53 among counties in West Virginia, #3,108 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,229
--- #53 largest county in West Virginia, #2,719 largest county nationwide
--- #2,679 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -18.3%
--- #53 among counties in West Virginia, #3,108 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,229
--- #53 largest county in West Virginia, #2,719 largest county nationwide
#27. Clay County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,335
--- #2,657 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.2%
--- #50 among counties in West Virginia, #3,032 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,051
--- #47 largest county in West Virginia, #2,573 largest county nationwide
--- #2,657 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.2%
--- #50 among counties in West Virginia, #3,032 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,051
--- #47 largest county in West Virginia, #2,573 largest county nationwide
#26. Gilmer County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,285
--- #2,639 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.8%
--- #52 among counties in West Virginia, #3,046 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,408
--- #51 largest county in West Virginia, #2,628 largest county nationwide
--- #2,639 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -14.8%
--- #52 among counties in West Virginia, #3,046 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,408
--- #51 largest county in West Virginia, #2,628 largest county nationwide
#25. Mineral County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,274
--- #2,636 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.5%
--- #17 among counties in West Virginia, #2,245 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 26,938
--- #22 largest county in West Virginia, #1,527 largest county nationwide
--- #2,636 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.5%
--- #17 among counties in West Virginia, #2,245 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 26,938
--- #22 largest county in West Virginia, #1,527 largest county nationwide
#24. Lincoln County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,257
--- #2,624 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.8%
--- #26 among counties in West Virginia, #2,439 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 20,463
--- #31 largest county in West Virginia, #1,793 largest county nationwide
--- #2,624 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.8%
--- #26 among counties in West Virginia, #2,439 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 20,463
--- #31 largest county in West Virginia, #1,793 largest county nationwide
#23. Monroe County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,126
--- #2,572 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.3%
--- #37 among counties in West Virginia, #2,737 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 12,376
--- #41 largest county in West Virginia, #2,250 largest county nationwide
--- #2,572 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.3%
--- #37 among counties in West Virginia, #2,737 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 12,376
--- #41 largest county in West Virginia, #2,250 largest county nationwide
#22. Barbour County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,124
--- #2,571 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.8%
--- #31 among counties in West Virginia, #2,584 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 15,465
--- #36 largest county in West Virginia, #2,063 largest county nationwide
--- #2,571 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.8%
--- #31 among counties in West Virginia, #2,584 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 15,465
--- #36 largest county in West Virginia, #2,063 largest county nationwide
#21. Grant County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -961
--- #2,475 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.1%
--- #35 among counties in West Virginia, #2,716 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 10,976
--- #43 largest county in West Virginia, #2,343 largest county nationwide
--- #2,475 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.1%
--- #35 among counties in West Virginia, #2,716 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 10,976
--- #43 largest county in West Virginia, #2,343 largest county nationwide
#20. Roane County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -898
--- #2,438 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.0%
--- #27 among counties in West Virginia, #2,467 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,028
--- #39 largest county in West Virginia, #2,154 largest county nationwide
--- #2,438 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.0%
--- #27 among counties in West Virginia, #2,467 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,028
--- #39 largest county in West Virginia, #2,154 largest county nationwide
#19. Tyler County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -895
--- #2,435 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.7%
--- #40 among counties in West Virginia, #2,841 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,313
--- #46 largest county in West Virginia, #2,555 largest county nationwide
--- #2,435 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.7%
--- #40 among counties in West Virginia, #2,841 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,313
--- #46 largest county in West Virginia, #2,555 largest county nationwide
#18. Hampshire County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -871
--- #2,420 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.6%
--- #15 among counties in West Virginia, #2,102 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 23,093
--- #27 largest county in West Virginia, #1,672 largest county nationwide
--- #2,420 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.6%
--- #15 among counties in West Virginia, #2,102 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 23,093
--- #27 largest county in West Virginia, #1,672 largest county nationwide
#17. Pocahontas County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -850
--- #2,411 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.7%
--- #41 among counties in West Virginia, #2,843 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,869
--- #48 largest county in West Virginia, #2,586 largest county nationwide
--- #2,411 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.7%
--- #41 among counties in West Virginia, #2,843 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,869
--- #48 largest county in West Virginia, #2,586 largest county nationwide
#16. Webster County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -776
--- #2,374 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.5%
--- #38 among counties in West Virginia, #2,749 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,378
--- #45 largest county in West Virginia, #2,546 largest county nationwide
--- #2,374 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.5%
--- #38 among counties in West Virginia, #2,749 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 8,378
--- #45 largest county in West Virginia, #2,546 largest county nationwide
#15. Wirt County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -523
--- #2,167 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.1%
--- #39 among counties in West Virginia, #2,806 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 5,194
--- #55 largest county in West Virginia, #2,810 largest county nationwide
--- #2,167 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.1%
--- #39 among counties in West Virginia, #2,806 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 5,194
--- #55 largest county in West Virginia, #2,810 largest county nationwide
#14. Morgan County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -478
--- #2,124 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.7%
--- #13 among counties in West Virginia, #1,961 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 17,063
--- #33 largest county in West Virginia, #1,967 largest county nationwide
--- #2,124 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.7%
--- #13 among counties in West Virginia, #1,961 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 17,063
--- #33 largest county in West Virginia, #1,967 largest county nationwide
#13. Upshur County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -438
--- #2,090 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -1.8%
--- #11 among counties in West Virginia, #1,808 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 23,816
--- #25 largest county in West Virginia, #1,646 largest county nationwide
--- #2,090 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -1.8%
--- #11 among counties in West Virginia, #1,808 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 23,816
--- #25 largest county in West Virginia, #1,646 largest county nationwide
#12. Doddridge County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -394
--- #2,033 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.8%
--- #20 among counties in West Virginia, #2,293 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,808
--- #49 largest county in West Virginia, #2,590 largest county nationwide
--- #2,033 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.8%
--- #20 among counties in West Virginia, #2,293 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,808
--- #49 largest county in West Virginia, #2,590 largest county nationwide
#11. Tucker County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -379
--- #2,011 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.3%
--- #24 among counties in West Virginia, #2,368 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,762
--- #52 largest county in West Virginia, #2,677 largest county nationwide
--- #2,011 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.3%
--- #24 among counties in West Virginia, #2,368 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,762
--- #52 largest county in West Virginia, #2,677 largest county nationwide
#10. Marion County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -213
--- #1,794 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -0.4%
--- #9 among counties in West Virginia, #1,556 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 56,205
--- #11 largest county in West Virginia, #918 largest county nationwide
--- #1,794 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -0.4%
--- #9 among counties in West Virginia, #1,556 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 56,205
--- #11 largest county in West Virginia, #918 largest county nationwide
#9. Taylor County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -190
--- #1,755 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -1.1%
--- #10 among counties in West Virginia, #1,673 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 16,705
--- #35 largest county in West Virginia, #1,991 largest county nationwide
--- #1,755 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -1.1%
--- #10 among counties in West Virginia, #1,673 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 16,705
--- #35 largest county in West Virginia, #1,991 largest county nationwide
#8. Pleasants County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +48
--- #1,433 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +0.6%
--- #8 among counties in West Virginia, #1,391 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,653
--- #50 largest county in West Virginia, #2,604 largest county nationwide
--- #1,433 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +0.6%
--- #8 among counties in West Virginia, #1,391 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,653
--- #50 largest county in West Virginia, #2,604 largest county nationwide
#7. Hardy County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +274
--- #1,276 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.0%
--- #7 among counties in West Virginia, #1,192 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,299
--- #38 largest county in West Virginia, #2,127 largest county nationwide
--- #1,276 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.0%
--- #7 among counties in West Virginia, #1,192 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,299
--- #38 largest county in West Virginia, #2,127 largest county nationwide
#6. Lewis County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +661
--- #1,103 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +4.0%
--- #4 among counties in West Virginia, #921 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 17,033
--- #34 largest county in West Virginia, #1,969 largest county nationwide
--- #1,103 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +4.0%
--- #4 among counties in West Virginia, #921 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 17,033
--- #34 largest county in West Virginia, #1,969 largest county nationwide
#5. Preston County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +696
--- #1,092 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.1%
--- #6 among counties in West Virginia, #1,169 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 34,216
--- #15 largest county in West Virginia, #1,321 largest county nationwide
--- #1,092 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.1%
--- #6 among counties in West Virginia, #1,169 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 34,216
--- #15 largest county in West Virginia, #1,321 largest county nationwide
#4. Putnam County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +1,954
--- #824 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +3.5%
--- #5 among counties in West Virginia, #987 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 57,440
--- #10 largest county in West Virginia, #907 largest county nationwide
--- #824 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +3.5%
--- #5 among counties in West Virginia, #987 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 57,440
--- #10 largest county in West Virginia, #907 largest county nationwide
#3. Jefferson County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +4,203
--- #612 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +7.9%
--- #3 among counties in West Virginia, #575 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 57,701
--- #9 largest county in West Virginia, #903 largest county nationwide
--- #612 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +7.9%
--- #3 among counties in West Virginia, #575 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 57,701
--- #9 largest county in West Virginia, #903 largest county nationwide
#2. Monongalia County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +9,633
--- #436 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +10.0%
--- #2 among counties in West Virginia, #416 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 105,822
--- #3 largest county in West Virginia, #579 largest county nationwide
--- #436 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +10.0%
--- #2 among counties in West Virginia, #416 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 105,822
--- #3 largest county in West Virginia, #579 largest county nationwide
#1. Berkeley County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +17,907
--- #312 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +17.2%
--- #1 among counties in West Virginia, #161 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 122,076
--- #2 largest county in West Virginia, #519 largest county nationwide
--- #312 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +17.2%
--- #1 among counties in West Virginia, #161 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 122,076
--- #2 largest county in West Virginia, #519 largest county nationwide

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