Census ACS 2023 · 16 cities
Largest Cities in West Virginia
West Virginia has 16 cities with populations of 10,000 or more. The largest city is Charleston city with a population of 47,918. These cities represent the economic and cultural centers of the state, each with distinct demographic profiles reflecting local industries, housing markets, and community character. Explore the full ranking below to compare population, income, and age across all major cities in West Virginia.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling city | 26,670 | $48,498 | 44.8 |
| 2 | Weirton city | 18,785 | $56,699 | 45.4 |
| 3 | Vienna city | 10,575 | $65,211 | 40.2 |
| 4 | Teays Valley Cdp | 13,961 | $106,798 | 42.2 |
| 5 | St. Albans city | 10,637 | $58,788 | 47.1 |
| 6 | South Charleston city | 13,594 | $59,616 | 41.1 |
| 7 | Parkersburg city | 29,461 | $44,675 | 41.9 |
| 8 | Morgantown city | 30,273 | $42,245 | 24 |
| 9 | Martinsburg city | 18,805 | $54,590 | 37.5 |
| 10 | Huntington city | 46,189 | $43,146 | 34.9 |
| 11 | Fairmont city | 18,303 | $60,791 | 34.5 |
| 12 | Cross Lanes Cdp | 10,172 | $62,704 | 43 |
| 13 | Clarksburg city | 15,829 | $46,859 | 39.9 |
| 14 | Cheat Lake Cdp | 10,485 | $111,379 | 41.5 |
| 15 | Charleston city | 47,918 | $64,512 | 42.6 |
| 16 | Beckley city | 16,977 | $39,939 | 39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Charleston city is the #1 ranked city in West Virginia by population, with a value of 47,918 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
West Virginia has 16 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in West Virginia.