Most Populated Cities in West Virginia
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in West Virginia based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Charleston leads the ranking with a value of 47,918 and a population of 47,918.
The top three cities are Charleston (47,918), Huntington (46,189), and Morgantown (30,273). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in West Virginia.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Charleston | 47,918 | 47,918 |
| #2 | Huntington | 46,189 | 46,189 |
| #3 | Morgantown | 30,273 | 30,273 |
| #4 | Parkersburg | 29,461 | 29,461 |
| #5 | Wheeling | 26,670 | 26,670 |
| #6 | Martinsburg | 18,805 | 18,805 |
| #7 | Weirton | 18,785 | 18,785 |
| #8 | Fairmont | 18,303 | 18,303 |
| #9 | Beckley | 16,977 | 16,977 |
| #10 | Clarksburg | 15,829 | 15,829 |
| #11 | Teays Valley | 13,961 | 13,961 |
| #12 | South Charleston | 13,594 | 13,594 |
| #13 | St. Albans | 10,637 | 10,637 |
| #14 | Vienna | 10,575 | 10,575 |
| #15 | Cheat Lake | 10,485 | 10,485 |
| #16 | Cross Lanes | 10,172 | 10,172 |
| #17 | Bluefield | 9,511 | 9,511 |
| #18 | Bridgeport | 9,292 | 9,292 |
| #19 | Oak Hill | 8,057 | 8,057 |
| #20 | Moundsville | 7,934 | 7,934 |
| #21 | Dunbar | 7,340 | 7,340 |
| #22 | Pea Ridge | 7,188 | 7,188 |
| #23 | Nitro | 6,941 | 6,941 |
| #24 | Hurricane | 6,891 | 6,891 |
| #25 | Elkins | 6,875 | 6,875 |
| #26 | Charles Town | 6,854 | 6,854 |
| #27 | Brookhaven | 6,465 | 6,465 |
| #28 | Princeton | 5,780 | 5,780 |
| #29 | Ranson corporation, West Virginia | 5,588 | 5,588 |
| #30 | New Martinsville | 5,175 | 5,175 |
| #31 | Buckhannon | 5,144 | 5,144 |
| #32 | Keyser | 4,870 | 4,870 |
| #33 | Grafton | 4,671 | 4,671 |
| #34 | Barboursville | 4,394 | 4,394 |
| #35 | Point Pleasant | 4,009 | 4,009 |
| #36 | Westover | 4,007 | 4,007 |
| #37 | Pinch | 3,893 | 3,893 |
| #38 | Weston | 3,884 | 3,884 |
| #39 | Lewisburg | 3,871 | 3,871 |
| #40 | Ravenswood | 3,846 | 3,846 |
| #41 | Pleasant Valley | 3,494 | 3,494 |
| #42 | Welch | 3,492 | 3,492 |
| #43 | Shady Spring | 3,455 | 3,455 |
| #44 | Shannondale | 3,441 | 3,441 |
| #45 | Summersville | 3,397 | 3,397 |
| #46 | Blennerhassett | 3,229 | 3,229 |
| #47 | Petersburg | 3,172 | 3,172 |
| #48 | Culloden | 3,158 | 3,158 |
| #49 | Ripley | 3,066 | 3,066 |
| #50 | Kingwood | 2,980 | 2,980 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in West Virginia?
Charleston ranks #1 for most populated cities in West Virginia with a value of 47,918 and a population of 47,918.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in West Virginia?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in West Virginia. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does West Virginia compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare West Virginia's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.