Kingwood, West Virginia
Kingwood: city in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
About
Kingwood is a city located in the county of Preston in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,939 and a population density of 467 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,047 inhabitants.
The city was created 211 years ago in 1814.
Quick Facts about Kingwood
| Population | 3,047 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Preston County |
| Postal code | 26519 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 6.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4718,-79.6834 |
| Altitude | 1,814 feet / 553 meters |
| Capital city | Kingwood is capital of Preston County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1815 (211 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:43:49 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 484 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kingwood is located at 39°28'18"N 79°41'0"W (39.4717600, -79.6833900).
Kingwood map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kingwood increased by 3.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,939 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,060 | 3.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,076 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,055 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,064 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,067 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,063 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,064 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,063 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,057 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,047 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kingwood
1Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo
291 Wagner Ln, Kingwood, WV 26537, United States View details
Phone: +13043293122 | Website available
People born in Kingwood (6)
People born in Kingwood, including Governor of West Virginia William G. Conley, congressman from West Virginia William Gay Brown, Jr., lawyer and politician William G. Brown, Sr., .
More notable people
- David Brailer (American government official) he was born in 16/07/1959
- Jonathan P. Dolliver (American politician) he was born in 06/02/1858
- William B. Zinn he was born in 06/12/1795
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kingwood, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237561 | Monongalia County Technical Education Center | Morgantown (WV) | 26501-6841 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kingwood, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Kingwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood Post Office | Kingwood (WV) | 26537 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Kingwood, New Jersey township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey with a population of 3,753 people.
Other cities in Preston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preston County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Terra Alta | 1,504 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Reedsville | 603 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Rowlesburg | 567 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Masontown | 537 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Newburg | 312 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Tunnelton | 297 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Albright | 277 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Brandonville | 105 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bruceton Mills | 84 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kingwood distances to largest West Virginia cities