Pendleton County, West Virginia
Pendleton County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Pendleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,695 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,932 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 236 years ago in 1787.
Quick Facts about Pendleton County
| Population : | 6,932 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Pendleton County |
| Area : | 1808 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Edmund Pendleton |
| Altitude : | 2,188 feet / 667 meters |
| Capital : | Franklin |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1787 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:03:52 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pendleton County is located at 38°40'51"N 79°21'3"W (38.6807300, -79.3508900). It has 7 neighbors: Randolph County, Augusta County, Highland County, Rockingham County, Grant County, Hardy County and Pocahontas County.
Pendleton County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Pendleton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pendleton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|
- Official Website
Official website of Pendleton County
Pendleton County has 7 neighbours.
- Randolph County county in West Virginia, United States
- Augusta County county in Virginia, United States
- Highland County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Grant County county in West Virginia, United States
- Hardy County county in West Virginia, United States
- Pocahontas County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pendleton County decreased by 11.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,695 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,537 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,470 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,375 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,229 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,103 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,977 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,973 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,984 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,969 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,932 | -0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Pendleton County (3)
People born in Pendleton County, including United States Army Air Force general Donald Wilson, activist Moses Harman, birth/death: 1777-1847 VIAF[13878587] LCAuth[n88274616] Solomon Henkel, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pendleton County , Kentucky county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 14,586 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 |
