Map of West Virginia Counties
West Virginia is divided into 55 counties. These counties range from urban centers like Kanawha County, home to the state capital Charleston, to the rural landscapes of Randolph and Hancock counties. Use the interactive maps below to explore county boundaries and learn more about the state's regional diversity. Download free maps or learn how to create a custom map of West Virginia to visualize your data.
Interactive Map of West Virginia Counties
List of Counties (55)
| # | County | County seat | Year founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbour | Philippi | 1843 |
| 2 | Berkeley | Martinsburg | 1772 |
| 3 | Boone | Madison | 1847 |
| 4 | Braxton | Sutton | 1836 |
| 5 | Brooke | Wellsburg | 1797 |
| 6 | Cabell | Huntington | 1809 |
| 7 | Calhoun | Grantsville | 1856 |
| 8 | Clay | Clay | 1858 |
| 9 | Doddridge | West Union | 1845 |
| 10 | Fayette | Fayetteville | 1831 |
| 11 | Gilmer | Glenville | 1845 |
| 12 | Grant | Petersburg | 1866 |
| 13 | Greenbrier | Lewisburg | 1778 |
| 14 | Hampshire | Romney | 1754 |
| 15 | Hancock | New Cumberland | 1848 |
| 16 | Hardy | Moorefield | 1786 |
| 17 | Harrison | Clarksburg | 1784 |
| 18 | Jackson | Ripley | 1831 |
| 19 | Jefferson | Charles Town | 1801 |
| 20 | Kanawha | Charleston | 1789 |
| 21 | Lewis | Weston | 1816 |
| 22 | Lincoln | Hamlin | 1867 |
| 23 | Logan | Logan | 1824 |
| 24 | Marion | Fairmont | 1842 |
| 25 | Marshall | Moundsville | 1835 |
| 26 | Mason | Point Pleasant | 1804 |
| 27 | McDowell | Welch | 1858 |
| 28 | Mercer | Princeton | 1837 |
| 29 | Mineral | Keyser | 1866 |
| 30 | Mingo | Williamson | 1895 |
| 31 | Monongalia | Morgantown | 1776 |
| 32 | Monroe | Union | 1799 |
| 33 | Morgan | Berkeley Springs | 1820 |
| 34 | Nicholas | Summersville | 1818 |
| 35 | Ohio | Wheeling | 1776 |
| 36 | Pendleton | Franklin | 1788 |
| 37 | Pleasants | St. Marys | 1851 |
| 38 | Pocahontas | Marlinton | 1821 |
| 39 | Preston | Kingwood | 1818 |
| 40 | Putnam | Winfield | 1848 |
| 41 | Raleigh | Beckley | 1850 |
| 42 | Randolph | Elkins | 1787 |
| 43 | Ritchie | Harrisville | 1843 |
| 44 | Roane | Spencer | 1856 |
| 45 | Summers | Hinton | 1871 |
| 46 | Taylor | Grafton | 1844 |
| 47 | Tucker | Parsons | 1856 |
| 48 | Tyler | Middlebourne | 1814 |
| 49 | Upshur | Buckhannon | 1851 |
| 50 | Wayne | Wayne | 1842 |
| 51 | Webster | Webster Springs | 1860 |
| 52 | Wetzel | New Martinsville | 1846 |
| 53 | Wirt | Elizabeth | 1848 |
| 54 | Wood | Parkersburg | 1798 |
| 55 | Wyoming | Pineville | 1850 |
West Virginia Counties: Key Facts
- Total number of counties: 55
- Largest county by land area: Randolph County - 1,040 square miles (2,694 km²)
- Smallest county by land area: Hancock County - 83 square miles (215 km²)
- Most populous county: Kanawha County - 173,906 residents (2024)
- State capital location: Kanawha County (Charleston)
- Bordering states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio
Interesting Facts
- Kanawha County is historically significant for contributing land to form 12 other counties in the state.
- West Virginia's county system has been stable since its admission to the Union, with few changes after the Civil War: 50 counties formed during the Civil War in 1863, with 5 additional counties formed later
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Updates
Sep 15, 2025:
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- Added support for surrounding areas and lakes
Aug 26, 2024:
- Added map of West Virginia Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
West Virginia is divided into 55 counties.
Randolph County is the largest by area, covering 1,040 square miles (2,694 km²).
Kanawha County is the most populous with 173,906 residents as of 2024.
Initially, 50 counties seceded from Virginia during the Civil War in 1863. Five additional counties were formed later to accommodate growth and administrative needs.
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