Glenville, West Virginia
Glenville: county seat in West Virginia
About
Glenville is a city located in the county of Gilmer in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,537 and a population density of 574 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,410 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Glenville
| Population | 1,410 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Gilmer County |
| Postal code | 26351 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 2.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9343,-80.8376 |
| Altitude | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Capital city | Glenville is capital of Gilmer County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:54:10 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 526 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Glenville is located at 38°56'3"N 80°50'15"W (38.9342600, -80.8376000).
Glenville map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Glenville decreased by 9.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,537 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,548 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,556 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,544 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,529 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,528 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,505 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,477 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,459 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,434 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,410 | -1.7% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Glenville
1Cedar Creek State Park
2947 Cedar Creek Road, Glenville, WV 26351, United States View details
Phone: +13044627158 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Glenville
1Glenville Mayor's Office
20 N Court St, Glenville, WV 26351 View details
Phone: +13044628040 | Website available
2US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
201 E Main St #122, Glenville, WV 26351, United States View details
Phone: +13044627171 | Website available
People born in Glenville (2)
People born in Glenville, including politician John Kee, academic administrator Howard Justus McGinnis, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Glenville, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237385 | Glenville State College | Glenville (WV) | 26351-1292 |
| 237783 | Salem University | Salem (WV) | 26426 |
| 237844 | Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201 |
| 237969 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201-2994 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Glenville, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Glenville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glenvill Post Office | Glenville (WV) | 26351 |
| Sand Fork Post Office | Sand Fork (WV) | 26430 |
| Troy Post Office | Troy (WV) | 26443 |
| Linn Post Office | Linn (WV) | 26384 |
| Normantown Post Office | Normantown (WV) | 25267 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Glenville, New York city in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America with a population of 29,287 people.
- Glenville, Minnesota City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 624 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Glenville distances to largest West Virginia cities