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West Virginia, often called the Mountain State, is a rugged and scenic state in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States. Bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland to the north and Virginia to the east and south, West Virginia is known for its stunning mountain landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and rich cultural heritage.

One of West Virginia's most iconic features is its mountainous terrain, which covers over three-fourths of the state's land area. The Appalachian Mountains, including the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offer opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round. Visitors can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and skiing in the state's numerous parks, forests, and natural areas.

West Virginia is also known for its rich coal mining heritage, which has played a significant role in its history and economy. Visitors can explore historic coal towns and mining communities, such as Beckley and Matewan, and learn about the state's coal mining history at museums and heritage sites like the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum.

In addition to its outdoor recreational opportunities and historic landmarks, West Virginia offers a wealth of cultural attractions and events. Charleston, the state capital, is known for its vibrant arts scene, with galleries, theaters, and music venues showcasing local and regional talent. The city is also home to the West Virginia State Museum, the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

West Virginia's small towns and rural communities add to its charm and appeal, with picturesque landscapes, historic architecture, and friendly locals. Places like Harpers Ferry, a historic town nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, and Lewisburg, a quaint town known for its annual Chocolate Festival and its designation as a National Register Historic District, offer opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Throughout West Virginia, visitors will encounter warm hospitality, rugged beauty, and a strong sense of community. Whether exploring its mountain landscapes, experiencing its rich cultural heritage, or enjoying its small-town charm, visitors to the Mountain State will be captivated by its timeless appeal and natural beauty.

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Principle Cities of West Virginia

City Name↑↓ Population↑↓ Density↑↓ White↑↓ Black↑↓ Asian↑↓ Hispanic↑↓ Education↑↓ Income↑↓ SSA↑↓ Poverty↑↓ Land Area↑↓
Beckley17,1321,803.6773.1417.12.131.8532.8841,27745.2822.439.4984
Charleston48,4151,540.5277.1412.832.51.5848.9558,90236.3217.0431.4277
Clarksburg15,9771,643.8691.862.520.361.9731.8746,59536.4421.689.7192
Fairmont18,4022,139.3186.76.520.281.1138.2455,08433.5120.058.6018
Huntington46,6372,875.3884.66.981.341.7139.5939,06633.3728.8116.2194
Martinsburg18,6782,816.8269.1213.361.386.0332.5255,24029.6324.676.6309
Morgantown30,2202,968.7285.024.113.13.1963.2741,10319.1634.3710.1795
Parkersburg29,6852,519.4392.491.910.941.4626.9841,92141.3822.9411.7824
Weirton18,9711,050.7591.473.120.821.8236.3357,37342.511.6518.0547
Wheeling26,9001,952.7589.774.310.511.0939.6146,51645.618.2513.7755

Counties of West Virginia

County Name↑↓ Population↑↓ Density↑↓ White↑↓ Black↑↓ Asian↑↓ Hispanic↑↓ Education↑↓ Income↑↓ SSA↑↓ Poverty↑↓ Land Area↑↓
Barbour15,60945.7792.411.650.41.2418.3346,40726.9620.65341.059
Berkeley135,695422.5380.726.91.125.4833.8675,74918.610.39321.147
Boone21,39542.6696.060.450.170.4720.6658,49830.717.72501.534
Braxton12,03723.5792.790.730.140.8816.745,11032.7119.31510.735
Brooke22,146248.2993.171.440.381.1831.1355,39528.410.4389.1957
Cabell92,468329.0488.314.571.271.6338.8752,96423.3120.89281.023
Calhoun5,93821.2695.840.120.10.5412.4841,38639.0227.6279.25
Clay7,67922.4696.050.10.080.3518.7845,09735.7921.79341.939
Doddridge7,79124.3793.452.020.091.2821.459,89024.3411.67319.723
Fayette40,12260.6490.844.280.131.3223.0950,8233022.53661.613
Gilmer7,26421.4676.6415.850.344.0227.2155,35821.2713.87338.503
Grant11,11023.2795.561.060.260.5918.4255,85232.1713.49477.372
Greenbrier32,63732.091.62.230.681.8930.0149,14531.417.551019.81
Hampshire24,03337.5393.850.660.191.5222.3258,40627.6216.49640.402
Hancock28,416343.9891.842.270.381.5231.0859,84230.1714.1482.6093
Hardy14,91325.6189.593.310.194.4422.4252,86826.6416.84582.316
Harrison65,085156.4591.881.460.731.9732.7859,74126.113.71416.008
Jackson27,60659.4595.720.260.360.9231.9460,32128.9617.91464.359
Jefferson61,029291.5980.365.781.366.8240.5596,55119.619.51209.296
Kanawha176,016195.2285.527.111.211.3535.557,93527.8216.43901.648
Lewis16,76343.3293.560.260.451.2223.9954,29927.7618.06386.93
Lincoln19,75745.296.510.170.241.0415.754,00828.7919.65437.093
Logan31,57669.5995.141.70.270.8320.2945,88431.0822.88453.717
McDowell17,77533.3282.6711.940.122.129.8334,30833.932.42533.457
Marion56,256182.290.812.930.421.4833.5462,65626.113.31308.753
Marshall29,76597.4594.050.790.281.0830.1361,74325.5516.19305.431
Mason25,02858.195.540.580.350.9626.2553,61030.0316.45430.768
Mercer58,710140.1388.615.810.381.2527.5349,60029.2318.43418.962
Mineral27,00282.3591.982.510.271.0933.0570,89726.5214.81327.882
Mingo22,38652.995.162.040.130.4716.9141,52832.3430.8423.14
Monongalia108,709301.8985.873.583.312.6754.2966,21214.2619.61360.092
Monroe12,68326.8394.770.760.051.3522.0557,03331.7913.56472.754
Morgan18,04378.7793.570.390.461.5928.1563,42228.4212.14229.073
Nicholas24,73238.2396.070.130.270.8724.2755,03232.5417.32646.846
Ohio41,393391.1389.733.610.741.3942.2559,92127.7616.67105.83
Pendleton6,0978.7694.542.430.111.2522.8955,49638.5814696.05
Pleasants7,55258.0494.81.020.121.7219.0862,31126.4311.38130.119
Pocahontas7,7358.2394.70.590.311.0521.5344,70135.1517.41940.239
Preston34,90353.888.755.90.242.1622.862,86524.5314.7648.814
Putnam57,526166.4193.331.020.891.3839.2478,56724.5510.01345.679
Raleigh73,046120.6786.357.290.921.6227.952,08729.5921.52605.359
Randolph27,76526.792.391.520.351.0622.4951,96627.1418.71039.7
Ritchie8,18318.196.50.220.450.6420.2151,84335.7318.5451.99
Roane13,57828.0894.890.170.411.1219.6144,12532.9920.64483.563
Summers11,82832.890.674.280.151.9320.3545,17430.2718.38360.593
Taylor16,58696.094.540.890.151.0424.8855,91624.5815.57172.771
Tucker6,93416.5596.240.170.120.4631.5557,71630.4412.33419.044
Tyler8,24632.1796.110.390.021.1426.5261,02431.8216.2256.302
Upshur23,93967.593.981.120.361.3522.9950,54626.3220.9354.637
Wayne38,27675.6495.840.610.140.8127.3955,01126.9418.75506.005
Webster8,00314.4694.580.170.040.615.3748,11433.9423.04553.47
Wetzel14,08939.3595.360.160.221.0124.1155,14129.2916.76358.067
Wirt5,16122.296.360.640.10.1920.9255,83035.4820.64232.511
Wood83,694228.3693.281.210.621.4133.6957,39327.5614.75366.5
Wyoming20,99142.0396.370.510.020.8118.0845,98130.2522.92499.47
City Statistics: American Community Survey 2022,
County Statistics: STI: PopStats