Cities & Towns in Mercer County, WV

Mercer County, county in West Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 58,258 inhabitants. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837. Its county seat is Princeton.

There are 7 city/town in Mercer County, WV. The largest city of Mercer County is Bluefield with a population of 9,505. Other cities include, Princeton population 5,599, Athens population 890, Piedmont population 792, Bramwell population 334

Bluefield
Bluefield

Bluefield, City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Princeton
Princeton

Princeton, City in Mercer County, Missouri

Athens
Athens

Athens, Town in West Virginia, United States

Mercer County is situated in the southern part of West Virginia near the Virginia border. The county has a population of around 62,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Mercer County:

Princeton

Princeton serves as the county seat and is the largest city in Mercer County with around 6,500 residents. It offers historic attractions like the Mercer County Courthouse and American Legion Cook Memorial Post. Princeton hosts events like the Chicory Festival.

Bluefield

Bluefield is a city in northern Mercer County with a population of around 10,000. It is divided into two parts bisected by the state line. Bluefield is known for its railroading history and hosts the Mountain Festival each summer.

Athens

Athens is a small town south of Princeton with around 1,000 residents. It was founded in the late 1800s and has historic landmarks including the C.C. Bailes House and the original Concord College campus.

Oakvale

Oakvale is an unincorporated coal town located northwest of Princeton with around 100 residents. It originated early 1900s and has historic coal mining infrastructure. Popular events include the annual Oakvale Road Rally.

Bramwell

Bramwell is a town along Bluestone River northeast of Bluefield with around 350 residents. It contains a downtown historic district showcasing lavish architecture from its boom days built by coal barons.

All Mercer County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County.

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City Name Title Population
Athens Town in West Virginia, United States 890
Bluefield City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States 9,505
Bramwell Town of the United States 334
Matoaka Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America 193
Oakvale Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America 109
Piedmont Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States 792
Princeton City in Mercer County, Missouri 5,599