Gilmer County, West Virginia
Gilmer County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Gilmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,693 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,811 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glenville. The county was created 181 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Gilmer County at a glance
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West Virginia counties
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GlenvillePopulation 1,410
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Quick Facts about Gilmer County
| Population | 7,811 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Gilmer County |
| Area | 881 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9241,-80.8571 |
| Named for | Thomas Walker Gilmer |
| Capital | Glenville |
| Establishment | February 03, 1845 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:51:28 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Gilmer County is located at 38°55'27"N 80°51'25"W (38.9240600, -80.8570800). It has 5 neighbors: Braxton County, Calhoun County, Doddridge County, Lewis County and Ritchie County.
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The largest city of Gilmer County is Glenville with a population of 1,410. . See all Gilmer County cities & populated places.
Gilmer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gilmer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glenville | 1,410 | County seat in West Virginia |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipit...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Gilmer County decreased by 11.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,693 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,751 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,748 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,622 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,498 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,306 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,134 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,042 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,898 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,823 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,811 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Gilmer County (1)
American football player Dick Powell was born in Gilmer County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Gilmer County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 31,978 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 |