Youngest Cities in West Virginia
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest 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 lowest median age from lowest to highest. Raymond City leads the ranking with a value of 8.5 years and a population of 116.
The top three cities are Raymond City (8.5 years), Kimberly (9.3 years), and Cunard (9.4 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in West Virginia.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Raymond City | 8.5 years | 116 |
| #2 | Kimberly | 9.3 years | 260 |
| #3 | Cunard | 9.4 years | 121 |
| #4 | Oakvale | 11.8 years | 232 |
| #5 | Covel | 13.0 years | 82 |
| #6 | Leon | 14.6 years | 322 |
| #7 | Kincaid | 15.4 years | 296 |
| #8 | Hico | 15.7 years | 97 |
| #9 | Frank | 18.6 years | 193 |
| #10 | West Liberty | 20.5 years | 1,568 |
| #11 | Charlton Heights | 20.7 years | 428 |
| #12 | Bethany | 21.0 years | 1,066 |
| #13 | Roderfield | 21.3 years | 126 |
| #14 | Shepherdstown | 21.7 years | 1,399 |
| #15 | Shenandoah Junction | 22.0 years | 1,339 |
| #16 | Green Spring | 22.9 years | 123 |
| #17 | Institute | 23.0 years | 690 |
| #18 | Baxter | 23.5 years | 153 |
| #19 | Jacksonburg | 23.7 years | 106 |
| #20 | Morgantown | 24.0 years | 30,273 |
| #21 | Montrose | 24.5 years | 310 |
| #22 | Hepzibah | 24.6 years | 281 |
| #23 | Chelyan | 24.9 years | 252 |
| #24 | Peterstown | 25.1 years | 657 |
| #25 | Glen Fork | 26.3 years | 413 |
| #26 | Neibert | 26.4 years | 215 |
| #27 | Earling | 26.8 years | 397 |
| #28 | Granville | 26.9 years | 1,215 |
| #29 | Athens | 27.3 years | 1,156 |
| #30 | Galloway | 27.8 years | 135 |
| #31 | Brenton | 28.1 years | 100 |
| #32 | Arbovale | 29.0 years | 155 |
| #33 | Clay | 29.0 years | 485 |
| #34 | Apple Grove | 29.2 years | 223 |
| #35 | Albright | 29.4 years | 294 |
| #36 | Terra Alta | 29.8 years | 1,992 |
| #37 | Bancroft | 29.9 years | 472 |
| #38 | McConnell | 29.9 years | 837 |
| #39 | Clendenin | 30.3 years | 994 |
| #40 | Gallipolis Ferry | 30.5 years | 766 |
| #41 | Greenville | 30.5 years | 574 |
| #42 | Jefferson | 30.5 years | 653 |
| #43 | Garten | 30.7 years | 234 |
| #44 | Keystone | 30.9 years | 52 |
| #45 | West Milford | 30.9 years | 529 |
| #46 | Lavalette | 31.1 years | 795 |
| #47 | Chattaroy | 31.2 years | 577 |
| #48 | Man | 31.3 years | 1,234 |
| #49 | Corinne | 31.4 years | 660 |
| #50 | Springfield | 31.4 years | 485 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in West Virginia?
Raymond City ranks #1 for youngest cities in West Virginia with a value of 8.5 years and a population of 116.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in West Virginia?
There are 50 cities ranked for youngest 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 youngest cities?
You can compare West Virginia's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.