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West Virginia
State Facts
There are fewer men than woman in West Virginia. The overall gender ratio is 98 men to 100 women.
The West Virginia flag was adopted on November 6, 1929. The flag has been ranked the 36th best U.S. flag by a leading Vexillology Organization.
The West Virginia quarter was the 35th quarter released overall. The quarter was released on October 14, 2005.
Recent estimates put West Virginia's population at around 1,850,000 people (39th out of 56).The population density is 77.0 people per square mile (35th out of 56).
Someone from West Virginia is known as a West Virginian. View our List of Adjectival and Demonyms for all the States.
West Virginia was the 35th state when it joined the United States on June 20, 1863. Prior to 1863, West Virginia was known as "Part of Virginia, seceded with approval of the pro-Union Virginia government, but not the Virginia government in rebellion."
Essential West Virginia Facts
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Postal Code
The West Virginia postal code is WV. This abbreviation has been used since the USPS first established official codes in October 1963. -
Gender Ratio
Gender Ratio: 98 Men to 100 Women
Male Population: 913,915 men
Female Population: 936,411 women
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State Flag
The 6 main colors in the West Virginia flag are #FFFFFF, #003776, #06884F, #FF3516, #FFB30F, and #000000 -
State Quarter
The West Virginia Quarter was released in October 10, 2005.
Total Mintage: 0.72 billion.
Engraver: John Mercanti -
Population and Area
Population: 1,850,326 people
Land Area: 24,038 square miles
Population Density: 1,850,326 people per square mile
Areas Codes in West Virginia (3)
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- 540
- 740
West Virginia Counties (55)
| County | Top Cities |
|---|---|
| Barbour County | Belington, Galloway, Junior, Moatsville, Philippi, and Volga |
| Berkeley County | Bunker Hill, Falling Waters, Gerrardstown, Glengary, Hedgesville, and Inwood |
| Boone County | Ashford, Bim, Bloomingrose, Bob White, Comfort, and Costa |
| Braxton County | Burnsville, Copen, Exchange, Flatwoods, Frametown, and Gassaway |
| Brooke County | Beech Bottom, Bethany, Colliers, Follansbee, Short Creek, and Wellsburg |
| Cabell County | Barboursville, Culloden, Huntington, Lesage, Milton, and Ona |
| Calhoun County | Arnoldsburg, Big Bend, Chloe, Grantsville, Millstone, and Mount Zion |
| Clay County | Bickmore, Bomont, Clay, Dille, Duck, and Glen |
| Doddridge County | Center Point, New Milton, Smithburg, and West Union |
| Fayette County | Alloy, Ansted, Boomer, Cannelton, Charlton Heights, and Danese |
| Gilmer County | Big Springs, Cedarville, Coxs Mills, Glenville, Linn, and Normantown |
| Grant County | Bayard, Cabins, Gormania, Lahmansville, Maysville, and Mount Storm |
| Greenbrier County | Asbury, Caldwell, Charmco, Crawley, Fairlea, and Frankford |
| Hampshire County | Augusta, Bloomery, Capon Bridge, Capon Springs, Delray, and Green Spring |
| Hancock County | Chester, New Cumberland, New Manchester, Newell, and Weirton |
| Hardy County | Baker, Fisher, Lost City, Mathias, Milam, and Moorefield |
| Harrison County | Anmoore, Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Enterprise, Gypsy, and Haywood |
| Jackson County | Advent, Cottageville, Evans, Gay, Given, and Kenna |
| Jefferson County | Bakerton, Charles Town, Halltown, Harpers Ferry, Kearneysville, and Millville |
| Kanawha County | Belle, Blount, Blue Creek, Cabin Creek, Cedar Grove, and Charleston |
| Lewis County | Alum Bridge, Camden, Crawford, Horner, Jane Lew, and Orlando |
| Lincoln County | Alkol, Alum Creek, Branchland, Griffithsville, Hamlin, and Harts |
| Logan County | Accoville, Amherstdale, Big Creek, Blair, Bruno, and Chapmanville |
| Marion County | Barrackville, Baxter, Carolina, Colfax, Fairmont, and Farmington |
| Marshall County | Benwood, Cameron, Dallas, Glen Dale, Glen Easton, and Mcmechen |
| Mason County | Apple Grove, Ashton, Gallipolis Ferry, Glenwood, Hartford, and Henderson |
| McDowell County | Anawalt, Avondale, Bartley, Berwind, Big Sandy, and Bradshaw |
| Mercer County | Athens, Beeson, Bluefield, Bramwell, Camp Creek, and Flat Top |
| Mineral County | Burlington, Elk Garden, Fort Ashby, Keyser, New Creek, and Piedmont |
| Mingo County | Baisden, Borderland, Breeden, Chattaroy, Delbarton, and Dingess |
| Monongalia County | Blacksville, Cassville, Dellslow, Fairview, Granville, and Maidsville |
| Monroe County | Alderson, Ballard, Gap Mills, Greenville, Lindside, and Peterstown |
| Morgan County | Berkeley Springs and Great Cacapon |
| Nicholas County | Belva, Birch River, Calvin, Canvas, Craigsville, and Dixie |
| Ohio County | Triadelphia, Valley Grove, West Liberty, and Wheeling |
| Pendleton County | Brandywine, Circleville, Franklin, Onego, Riverton, and Seneca Rocks |
| Pleasants County | Belmont and Saint Marys |
| Pocahontas County | Arbovale, Bartow, Buckeye, Cass, Dunmore, and Durbin |
| Preston County | Albright, Arthurdale, Aurora, Bretz, Bruceton Mills, and Eglon |
| Putnam County | Bancroft, Buffalo, Eleanor, Fraziers Bottom, Hometown, and Hurricane |
| Raleigh County | Arnett, Artie, Beaver, Beckley, Bolt, and Bradley |
| Randolph County | Beverly, Bowden, Coalton, Dailey, Dryfork, and Elkins |
| Ritchie County | Auburn, Berea, Brohard, Cairo, Ellenboro, and Harrisville |
| Roane County | Amma, Gandeeville, Left Hand, Looneyville, Newton, and Reedy |
| Summers County | Forest Hill, Green Sulphur Springs, Hinton, Jumping Branch, Meadow Creek, and Nimitz |
| Taylor County | Flemington, Grafton, Rosemont, Simpson, and Thornton |
| Tucker County | Davis, Hambleton, Hendricks, Montrose, Parsons, and Red Creek |
| Tyler County | Alma, Friendly, Middlebourne, Shirley, and Sistersville |
| Upshur County | Adrian, Buckhannon, Cleveland, French Creek, Frenchton, and Kanawha Head |
| Wayne County | Ceredo, Crum, Dunlow, East Lynn, Fort Gay, and Genoa |
| Webster County | Bergoo, Camden On Gauley, Cowen, Diana, Erbacon, and Hacker Valley |
| Wetzel County | Big Run, Burton, Folsom, Hundred, Jacksonburg, and Littleton |
| Wirt County | Creston, Elizabeth, Munday, and Palestine |
| Wood County | Belleville, Davisville, Mineral Wells, Parkersburg, Rockport, and Vienna |
| Wyoming County | Allen Junction, Amigo, Brenton, Bud, Clear Fork, and Coal Mountain |