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West Virginia has 55 counties, a population of more than 2 million people, about 738 zip codes and 55 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Kanawha County has the largest population in the state, while Wirt County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, county subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive West Virginia County Map
This West Virginia county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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West Virginia Population By County
West Virginia's population was over 2 million in 2020, down 59,278 (3.20%) residents from 2010. Kanawha County had the largest population in the state with 180,745 people. Berkeley and Monongalia Counties also stand out as major population centers. Wirt County was the least populated area in West Virginia with only 5,194 residents. The table below compares West Virginia county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In West Virginia
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 180,745 | ▾ 6.38% |
| Berkeley County | 122,076 | ▴ 17.19% |
| Monongalia County | 105,822 | ▴ 10.01% |
| Cabell County | 94,350 | ▾ 2.04% |
| Wood County | 84,296 | ▾ 3.06% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
West Virginia County Map With ZIP Codes
West Virginia has about 738 zip codes statewide. Kanawha County contains the most zip codes, with 44. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few West Virginia counties.
West Virginia School Districts By County
West Virginia has 55 public school districts with 238,738 students enrolled as of 2024. Kanawha County stands out for both district count and total enrollment. Jefferson County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in West Virginia
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 1 | 23,085 | ▾ 1.12% |
| Berkeley County | 1 | 20,006 | ▴ 0.50% |
| Monongalia County | 1 | 11,193 | ▴ 0.77% |
| Cabell County | 1 | 11,188 | ▾ 2.08% |
| Wood County | 1 | 11,098 | ▾ 1.71% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
West Virginia County Map With County Subdivisions
West Virginia has about 225 county subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of local detail and help show how subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few counties with available subdivision map coverage.
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The sections above provide a preview of West Virginia county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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