Marshall County, West Virginia
Marshall County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,107 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,103 inhabitants. Its county seat is Moundsville. The county was created 191 years ago in 1835.
County Snapshot
Marshall County at a glance
Marshall County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
MoundsvillePopulation 8,117
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Marshall County
| Population | 30,103 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County |
| Area | 809 km2 |
| Official name | Marshall County |
| Water as percent of area | 2.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8606,-80.6634 |
| Named for | John Marshall |
| Capital | Moundsville |
| Establishment | March 12, 1835 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:41:30 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marshall County is located at 39°51'38"N 80°39'48"W (39.8606100, -80.6633900). It has 6 neighbors: Monroe County, Wetzel County, Belmont County, Greene County, Washington County and Ohio County.
Marshall County map
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The largest city of Marshall County is Moundsville with a population of 8,117. Other cities include, McMechen population 1,665, Benwood population 1,257, Cameron population 828 and Franklin population 638. See all Marshall County cities & populated places.
Marshall County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moundsville | 8,117 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States |
| McMechen | 1,665 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Benwood | 1,257 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Cameron | 828 | City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States |
| Franklin | 638 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Official website of Marshall County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Marshall County decreased by 9.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,107 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,936 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,826 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,643 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,360 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,215 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,720 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,252 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,821 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,531 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,103 | -1.42% | estimation process |
People born in Marshall County (6)
People born in Marshall County, including football player Ed Matesic, outlaw Frank Coe, football player Red Kirkman, .
More notable people
- Henry Clay Caldwell (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/09/1832
- Thomas S. Riley (American lawyer, politician, and businessperson) he was born in 08/01/1852
- Remembrance Swan (American politician and farmer) he was born in 01/05/1814
Other places with the same name (11)
- Marshall County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 96,990 people.
- Marshall County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 46,108 people.
- Marshall County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 39,495 people.
- Marshall County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,301 people.
- Marshall County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 35,016 people.
- Marshall County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 31,163 people.
- Marshall County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 17,114 people.
- Marshall County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 11,309 people.
- Marshall County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 9,652 people.
- Marshall County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,321 people.
- Marshall County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 4,884 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 |