Nicholas County, West Virginia
Nicholas County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Nicholas County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,233 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,340 inhabitants. Its county seat is Summersville. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Nicholas County at a glance
Nicholas County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
SummersvillePopulation 3,225
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Nicholas County
| Population | 24,340 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Nicholas County |
| Area | 1695 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2917,-80.7993 |
| Named for | Wilson Cary Nicholas |
| Altitude | 1,988 feet / 606 meters |
| Capital | Summersville |
| Establishment | January 30, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:23:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Nicholas County is located at 38°17'30"N 80°47'58"W (38.2917000, -80.7993300). It has 6 neighbors: Fayette County, Braxton County, Clay County, Greenbrier County, Kanawha County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Nicholas County is Summersville with a population of 3,225. Other cities include, Craigsville population 2,213 and Richwood population 1,842. See all Nicholas County cities & populated places.
Nicholas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nicholas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Summersville | 3,225 | Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States |
| Craigsville | 2,213 | Town in Virginia |
| Richwood | 1,842 | City in West Virginia, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nicholas County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Nicholas County decreased by 7.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,233 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,216 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,262 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,948 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,719 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,551 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,381 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,125 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,835 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,496 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,340 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nicholas County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 7,234 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 |