Cabell County, West Virginia
Cabell County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Cabell County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,319 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,589 inhabitants. Its county seat is Huntington. The county was created 217 years ago in 1809.
County Snapshot
Cabell County at a glance
Cabell County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
HuntingtonPopulation 44,934
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cabell County
| Population | 91,589 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 746 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4203,-82.2417 |
| Named for | William H. Cabell |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital | Huntington |
| Establishment | January 02, 1809 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:52:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 123 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Cabell County is located at 38°25'13"N 82°14'30"W (38.4203000, -82.2417200). It has 6 neighbors: Gallia County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Mason County, Putnam County and Wayne County.
Cabell County map
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The largest city of Cabell County is Huntington with a population of 44,934. Other cities include, Pea Ridge population 6,650, Barboursville population 4,228, Culloden population 3,061 and Milton population 2,523. See all Cabell County cities & populated places.
Cabell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cabell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Pea Ridge | 6,650 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Barboursville | 4,228 | Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States |
| Culloden | 3,061 | City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Milton | 2,523 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 85, with temperatures falling to...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cabell County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cabell County decreased by 5.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96,319 | - | census |
| 2011 | 96,612 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 96,949 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 97,026 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 96,639 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 96,582 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 95,681 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 94,452 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 93,035 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 91,945 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 91,589 | -0.39% | estimation process |
People born in Cabell County (8)
People born in Cabell County, including politician Eli C. D. Shortridge, Union United States Army officer John Witcher, politician Elisha W. McComas, .
More notable people
- Albert G. Jenkins (Confederate Army general) he was born in 10/11/1830
- Jerome Cady (American screenwriter) he was born in 15/08/1903
- James F. Adams (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/08/1844
- Alberta Gallatin (American actress (1861-1948)) she was born in 05/05/1861
- Paula J. Johnson (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1933
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 |
| 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 |
| Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |