Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington: The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
About
Huntington is a city located in the county of Cabell in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,138 and a population density of 1,028 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,934 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Huntington
| Population | 44,934 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Cabell County |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 47.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4193,-82.4452 |
| Altitude | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital city | Huntington is capital of Cabell County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:59:41 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 25701 |
| Density | 940 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Huntington is located at 38°25'9"N 82°26'43"W (38.4192500, -82.4451500).
Huntington map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Huntington decreased by 9.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,138 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,122 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,081 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,868 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,506 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,193 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,576 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,741 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,758 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,110 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,934 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Huntington
1Camden Park
5000 Waverly Rd, Huntington, WV 25704, United States View details
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2Harris Riverfront Park
10th St &, Veterans Memorial Blvd, Huntington, WV 25701, United States View details
Phone: +13046965954 | Website available
3Heritage Farm Museum & Village
3300 Harvey Rd, Huntington, WV 25704, United States View details
Phone: +13045221244 | Website available
4Museum of Radio & Technology
1640 Florence Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, United States View details
Phone: +13045258890 | Website available
5New River Train Excursions
935 7th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, United States View details
Phone: +18447245399 | Website available
People born in Huntington (106)
People born in Huntington, including actor Aaron Staton, actor Brad Dourif, college football player and coach Jim Grobe, .
More notable people
- Joshua Harto (actor, television producer and writer) he was born in 09/01/1979
- O. J. Mayo (American basketball player) he was born in 05/11/1987
- Bill Walker (basketball player) he was born in 09/10/1987
- Hal Greer (American basketball player) he was born in 26/06/1936
- Carwood Lipton (WWII American army officer (1920–2001)) he was born in 30/01/1920
- William C. Campbell (Amateur golfer) he was born in 05/05/1923
- Lonnie Thompson (American paleoclimatologist) he was born in 01/07/1948
- Jeff Morrison (All-American college tennis player, professional tennis player, NCAA champion) he was born in 04/02/1979
- Ernie Farrow (American musician) he was born in 13/11/1928
- Wade Legge (Jazz pianist and bassist) he was born in 04/02/1934
- Hawkshaw Hawkins (American musician) he was born in 22/12/1921
- Freddie Lewis (American basketball player) he was born in 01/07/1943
- Thomas Massie (American politician) he was born in 13/01/1971
- Harold H. Thompson (Irish-American anarchist activist and prisoner.) he was born in 09/04/1942
- Dwight Morrow (American politician) he was born in 11/01/1873
- Craig Johnson (American novelist and playwright) he was born in 01/02/1961
- Marshall Hawkins (American basketball player) he was born in 03/08/1924
- Tom Kromer (American novelist) he was born in 20/10/1906
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Huntington, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237437 | Huntington Junior College | Huntington (WV) | 25701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Huntington, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Huntington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Huntington Post Office | Huntington (WV) | 25701 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Huntington, New York town in Suffolk County, New York, United States with a population of 200,102 people.
- Huntington, Indiana city in Indiana with a population of 17,052 people.
- Huntington, Ohio township in Lorain County, Ohio with a population of 6,223 people.
- Huntington, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 2,159 people.
- Huntington, Texas city in Texas with a population of 2,079 people.
- Huntington, Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,969 people.
- Huntington, Utah town in Emery County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,959 people.
- Huntington, Arkansas city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 615 people.
- Huntington, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 442 people.
Other cities in Cabell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cabell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Huntington distances to largest West Virginia cities