Brooke County, West Virginia
Brooke County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Brooke County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,069 and a population density of 101 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,674 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wellsburg. The county was created 229 years ago in 1796.
County Snapshot
Brooke County at a glance
Brooke County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
FollansbeePopulation 2,669
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Brooke County
| Population | 21,674 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Brooks County, Brooks County |
| Area | 239 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2738,-80.5764 |
| Named for | Robert Brooke |
| Altitude | 1,148 feet / 350 meters |
| Capital | Wellsburg |
| Establishment | November 30, 1796 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:32:48 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Brooke County is located at 40°16'26"N 80°34'35"W (40.2738100, -80.5764200). It has 4 neighbors: Jefferson, Washington County, Hancock County and Ohio County.
Brooke County map
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The largest city of Brooke County is Follansbee with a population of 2,669. Other cities include, Wellsburg population 2,497, Bethany population 800, Beech Bottom population 462 and Windsor Heights population 375. See all Brooke County cities & populated places.
Brooke County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brooke County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Follansbee | 2,669 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,590 | Census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia |
| Wellsburg | 2,497 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Bethany | 800 | Town in West Virginia, U. |
| Beech Bottom | 462 | Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Windsor Heights | 375 | Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brooke County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Brooke County decreased by 11.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,069 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,814 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,677 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,589 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,368 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,190 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,663 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,373 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,129 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,939 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,674 | -1.22% | estimation process |
People born in Brooke County (3)
People born in Brooke County, including politician John Blackwell Hale, pioneer of the Oregon Country James B. Stephens, politician Nicholas E. Worthington, .
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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 |