Pleasants County, West Virginia
Pleasants County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Pleasants County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,605 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,438 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. Marys. The county was created 175 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Pleasants County at a glance
Pleasants County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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West Virginia counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Saint MarysPopulation 1,757
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Pleasants County
| Population | 7,438 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 349 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3709,-81.1606 |
| Named for | James Pleasants |
| Altitude | 1,037 feet / 316 meters |
| Capital | St. Marys |
| Establishment | March 29, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:41:49 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Pleasants County is located at 39°22'15"N 81°9'38"W (39.3709400, -81.1606300). It has 4 neighbors: Washington County, Tyler County, Ritchie County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Pleasants County is Saint Marys with a population of 1,757. Other cities include and Belmont population 853. See all Pleasants County cities & populated places.
Pleasants County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pleasants County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys | 1,757 | City in West Virginia, USA |
| Belmont | 853 | City in West Virginia, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Pleasants County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pleasants County decreased by 2.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,605 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,575 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,533 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,518 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,588 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,499 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,490 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,455 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,505 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,460 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,438 | -0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Pleasants County (1)
Fitst Lady of West Virginia Maria Willard Jackson was born in Pleasants County
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 |