Braxton County, West Virginia
Braxton County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Braxton County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,523 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,702 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sutton. The county was created 190 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Braxton County at a glance
Braxton County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Quick Facts about Braxton County
| Population | 13,702 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 1337 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6999,-80.7193 |
| Named for | Carter Braxton |
| Altitude | 1,486 feet / 453 meters |
| Capital | Sutton |
| Establishment | January 15, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:09:03 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Braxton County is located at 38°41'60"N 80°43'9"W (38.6998700, -80.7192900). It has 6 neighbors: Calhoun County, Clay County, Gilmer County, Lewis County, Nicholas County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Braxton County is Sutton with a population of 969. Other cities include, Gassaway population 816 and Burnsville population 465. See all Braxton County cities & populated places.
Braxton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Braxton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | 969 | Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA |
| Gassaway | 816 | Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Burnsville | 465 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Braxton County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Braxton County decreased by 5.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,523 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,535 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,451 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,385 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,405 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,375 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,323 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,217 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,076 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,957 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,702 | -1.86% | estimation process |
People born in Braxton County (2)
People born in Braxton County, including musician Shelt Carpenter, outdoorsman William J. Carpenter, .
More notable people
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |