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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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| City Name↑↓ | Population↑↓ | Density↑↓ | White↑↓ | Black↑↓ | Asian↑↓ | Hispanic↑↓ | Education↑↓ | Income↑↓ | SSA↑↓ | Poverty↑↓ | Land Area↑↓ |
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| Beckley | 17,132 | 1,803.67 | 73.14 | 17.1 | 2.13 | 1.85 | 32.88 | 41,277 | 45.28 | 22.43 | 9.4984 |
| Charleston | 48,415 | 1,540.52 | 77.14 | 12.83 | 2.5 | 1.58 | 48.95 | 58,902 | 36.32 | 17.04 | 31.4277 |
| Clarksburg | 15,977 | 1,643.86 | 91.86 | 2.52 | 0.36 | 1.97 | 31.87 | 46,595 | 36.44 | 21.68 | 9.7192 |
| Fairmont | 18,402 | 2,139.31 | 86.7 | 6.52 | 0.28 | 1.11 | 38.24 | 55,084 | 33.51 | 20.05 | 8.6018 |
| Huntington | 46,637 | 2,875.38 | 84.6 | 6.98 | 1.34 | 1.71 | 39.59 | 39,066 | 33.37 | 28.81 | 16.2194 |
| Martinsburg | 18,678 | 2,816.82 | 69.12 | 13.36 | 1.38 | 6.03 | 32.52 | 55,240 | 29.63 | 24.67 | 6.6309 |
| Morgantown | 30,220 | 2,968.72 | 85.02 | 4.11 | 3.1 | 3.19 | 63.27 | 41,103 | 19.16 | 34.37 | 10.1795 |
| Parkersburg | 29,685 | 2,519.43 | 92.49 | 1.91 | 0.94 | 1.46 | 26.98 | 41,921 | 41.38 | 22.94 | 11.7824 |
| Weirton | 18,971 | 1,050.75 | 91.47 | 3.12 | 0.82 | 1.82 | 36.33 | 57,373 | 42.5 | 11.65 | 18.0547 |
| Wheeling | 26,900 | 1,952.75 | 89.77 | 4.31 | 0.51 | 1.09 | 39.61 | 46,516 | 45.6 | 18.25 | 13.7755 |
| County Name↑↓ | Population↑↓ | Density↑↓ | White↑↓ | Black↑↓ | Asian↑↓ | Hispanic↑↓ | Education↑↓ | Income↑↓ | SSA↑↓ | Poverty↑↓ | Land Area↑↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour | 15,609 | 45.77 | 92.41 | 1.65 | 0.4 | 1.24 | 18.33 | 46,407 | 26.96 | 20.65 | 341.059 |
| Berkeley | 135,695 | 422.53 | 80.72 | 6.9 | 1.12 | 5.48 | 33.86 | 75,749 | 18.6 | 10.39 | 321.147 |
| Boone | 21,395 | 42.66 | 96.06 | 0.45 | 0.17 | 0.47 | 20.66 | 58,498 | 30.7 | 17.72 | 501.534 |
| Braxton | 12,037 | 23.57 | 92.79 | 0.73 | 0.14 | 0.88 | 16.7 | 45,110 | 32.71 | 19.31 | 510.735 |
| Brooke | 22,146 | 248.29 | 93.17 | 1.44 | 0.38 | 1.18 | 31.13 | 55,395 | 28.4 | 10.43 | 89.1957 |
| Cabell | 92,468 | 329.04 | 88.31 | 4.57 | 1.27 | 1.63 | 38.87 | 52,964 | 23.31 | 20.89 | 281.023 |
| Calhoun | 5,938 | 21.26 | 95.84 | 0.12 | 0.1 | 0.54 | 12.48 | 41,386 | 39.02 | 27.6 | 279.25 |
| Clay | 7,679 | 22.46 | 96.05 | 0.1 | 0.08 | 0.35 | 18.78 | 45,097 | 35.79 | 21.79 | 341.939 |
| Doddridge | 7,791 | 24.37 | 93.45 | 2.02 | 0.09 | 1.28 | 21.4 | 59,890 | 24.34 | 11.67 | 319.723 |
| Fayette | 40,122 | 60.64 | 90.84 | 4.28 | 0.13 | 1.32 | 23.09 | 50,823 | 30 | 22.53 | 661.613 |
| Gilmer | 7,264 | 21.46 | 76.64 | 15.85 | 0.34 | 4.02 | 27.21 | 55,358 | 21.27 | 13.87 | 338.503 |
| Grant | 11,110 | 23.27 | 95.56 | 1.06 | 0.26 | 0.59 | 18.42 | 55,852 | 32.17 | 13.49 | 477.372 |
| Greenbrier | 32,637 | 32.0 | 91.6 | 2.23 | 0.68 | 1.89 | 30.01 | 49,145 | 31.4 | 17.55 | 1019.81 |
| Hampshire | 24,033 | 37.53 | 93.85 | 0.66 | 0.19 | 1.52 | 22.32 | 58,406 | 27.62 | 16.49 | 640.402 |
| Hancock | 28,416 | 343.98 | 91.84 | 2.27 | 0.38 | 1.52 | 31.08 | 59,842 | 30.17 | 14.14 | 82.6093 |
| Hardy | 14,913 | 25.61 | 89.59 | 3.31 | 0.19 | 4.44 | 22.42 | 52,868 | 26.64 | 16.84 | 582.316 |
| Harrison | 65,085 | 156.45 | 91.88 | 1.46 | 0.73 | 1.97 | 32.78 | 59,741 | 26.1 | 13.71 | 416.008 |
| Jackson | 27,606 | 59.45 | 95.72 | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.92 | 31.94 | 60,321 | 28.96 | 17.91 | 464.359 |
| Jefferson | 61,029 | 291.59 | 80.36 | 5.78 | 1.36 | 6.82 | 40.55 | 96,551 | 19.61 | 9.51 | 209.296 |
| Kanawha | 176,016 | 195.22 | 85.52 | 7.11 | 1.21 | 1.35 | 35.5 | 57,935 | 27.82 | 16.43 | 901.648 |
| Lewis | 16,763 | 43.32 | 93.56 | 0.26 | 0.45 | 1.22 | 23.99 | 54,299 | 27.76 | 18.06 | 386.93 |
| Lincoln | 19,757 | 45.2 | 96.51 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 1.04 | 15.7 | 54,008 | 28.79 | 19.65 | 437.093 |
| Logan | 31,576 | 69.59 | 95.14 | 1.7 | 0.27 | 0.83 | 20.29 | 45,884 | 31.08 | 22.88 | 453.717 |
| McDowell | 17,775 | 33.32 | 82.67 | 11.94 | 0.12 | 2.12 | 9.83 | 34,308 | 33.9 | 32.42 | 533.457 |
| Marion | 56,256 | 182.2 | 90.81 | 2.93 | 0.42 | 1.48 | 33.54 | 62,656 | 26.1 | 13.31 | 308.753 |
| Marshall | 29,765 | 97.45 | 94.05 | 0.79 | 0.28 | 1.08 | 30.13 | 61,743 | 25.55 | 16.19 | 305.431 |
| Mason | 25,028 | 58.1 | 95.54 | 0.58 | 0.35 | 0.96 | 26.25 | 53,610 | 30.03 | 16.45 | 430.768 |
| Mercer | 58,710 | 140.13 | 88.61 | 5.81 | 0.38 | 1.25 | 27.53 | 49,600 | 29.23 | 18.43 | 418.962 |
| Mineral | 27,002 | 82.35 | 91.98 | 2.51 | 0.27 | 1.09 | 33.05 | 70,897 | 26.52 | 14.81 | 327.882 |
| Mingo | 22,386 | 52.9 | 95.16 | 2.04 | 0.13 | 0.47 | 16.91 | 41,528 | 32.34 | 30.8 | 423.14 |
| Monongalia | 108,709 | 301.89 | 85.87 | 3.58 | 3.31 | 2.67 | 54.29 | 66,212 | 14.26 | 19.61 | 360.092 |
| Monroe | 12,683 | 26.83 | 94.77 | 0.76 | 0.05 | 1.35 | 22.05 | 57,033 | 31.79 | 13.56 | 472.754 |
| Morgan | 18,043 | 78.77 | 93.57 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 1.59 | 28.15 | 63,422 | 28.42 | 12.14 | 229.073 |
| Nicholas | 24,732 | 38.23 | 96.07 | 0.13 | 0.27 | 0.87 | 24.27 | 55,032 | 32.54 | 17.32 | 646.846 |
| Ohio | 41,393 | 391.13 | 89.73 | 3.61 | 0.74 | 1.39 | 42.25 | 59,921 | 27.76 | 16.67 | 105.83 |
| Pendleton | 6,097 | 8.76 | 94.54 | 2.43 | 0.11 | 1.25 | 22.89 | 55,496 | 38.58 | 14 | 696.05 |
| Pleasants | 7,552 | 58.04 | 94.8 | 1.02 | 0.12 | 1.72 | 19.08 | 62,311 | 26.43 | 11.38 | 130.119 |
| Pocahontas | 7,735 | 8.23 | 94.7 | 0.59 | 0.31 | 1.05 | 21.53 | 44,701 | 35.15 | 17.41 | 940.239 |
| Preston | 34,903 | 53.8 | 88.75 | 5.9 | 0.24 | 2.16 | 22.8 | 62,865 | 24.53 | 14.7 | 648.814 |
| Putnam | 57,526 | 166.41 | 93.33 | 1.02 | 0.89 | 1.38 | 39.24 | 78,567 | 24.55 | 10.01 | 345.679 |
| Raleigh | 73,046 | 120.67 | 86.35 | 7.29 | 0.92 | 1.62 | 27.9 | 52,087 | 29.59 | 21.52 | 605.359 |
| Randolph | 27,765 | 26.7 | 92.39 | 1.52 | 0.35 | 1.06 | 22.49 | 51,966 | 27.14 | 18.7 | 1039.7 |
| Ritchie | 8,183 | 18.1 | 96.5 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.64 | 20.21 | 51,843 | 35.73 | 18.5 | 451.99 |
| Roane | 13,578 | 28.08 | 94.89 | 0.17 | 0.41 | 1.12 | 19.61 | 44,125 | 32.99 | 20.64 | 483.563 |
| Summers | 11,828 | 32.8 | 90.67 | 4.28 | 0.15 | 1.93 | 20.35 | 45,174 | 30.27 | 18.38 | 360.593 |
| Taylor | 16,586 | 96.0 | 94.54 | 0.89 | 0.15 | 1.04 | 24.88 | 55,916 | 24.58 | 15.57 | 172.771 |
| Tucker | 6,934 | 16.55 | 96.24 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.46 | 31.55 | 57,716 | 30.44 | 12.33 | 419.044 |
| Tyler | 8,246 | 32.17 | 96.11 | 0.39 | 0.02 | 1.14 | 26.52 | 61,024 | 31.82 | 16.2 | 256.302 |
| Upshur | 23,939 | 67.5 | 93.98 | 1.12 | 0.36 | 1.35 | 22.99 | 50,546 | 26.32 | 20.9 | 354.637 |
| Wayne | 38,276 | 75.64 | 95.84 | 0.61 | 0.14 | 0.81 | 27.39 | 55,011 | 26.94 | 18.75 | 506.005 |
| Webster | 8,003 | 14.46 | 94.58 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.6 | 15.37 | 48,114 | 33.94 | 23.04 | 553.47 |
| Wetzel | 14,089 | 39.35 | 95.36 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 1.01 | 24.11 | 55,141 | 29.29 | 16.76 | 358.067 |
| Wirt | 5,161 | 22.2 | 96.36 | 0.64 | 0.1 | 0.19 | 20.92 | 55,830 | 35.48 | 20.64 | 232.511 |
| Wood | 83,694 | 228.36 | 93.28 | 1.21 | 0.62 | 1.41 | 33.69 | 57,393 | 27.56 | 14.75 | 366.5 |
| Wyoming | 20,991 | 42.03 | 96.37 | 0.51 | 0.02 | 0.81 | 18.08 | 45,981 | 30.25 | 22.92 | 499.47 |
