Randolph County, West Virginia
Randolph County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,405 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,387 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elkins. The county was created 239 years ago in 1786.
County Snapshot
Randolph County at a glance
Randolph County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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
ElkinsPopulation 6,908
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Randolph County
| Population | 28,387 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Randolph County, Randolph County, Randolph County, Randolph County, Randolph County, Randolph County, Randolph County |
| Area | 2693 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7747,-79.8758 |
| Named for | Edmund Randolph |
| Altitude | 2,270 feet / 692 meters |
| Capital | Elkins |
| Establishment | October 16, 1786 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:41:30 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Randolph County is located at 38°46'29"N 79°52'33"W (38.7747200, -79.8758000). It has 7 neighbors: Pendleton County, Barbour County, Grant County, Pocahontas County, Tucker County, Upshur County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Randolph County is Elkins with a population of 6,908. Other cities include, Mill Creek population 681, Beverly population 657, Huttonsville population 209 and Montrose population 151. See all Randolph County cities & populated places.
Randolph County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkins | 6,908 | City in West Virginia, USA |
| Mill Creek | 681 | City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States |
| Beverly | 657 | Town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA |
| Huttonsville | 209 | City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Montrose | 151 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Harman | 137 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Randolph County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Randolph County decreased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,435 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,392 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,522 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,377 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,212 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,034 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,894 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,814 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,695 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,387 | -1.09% | estimation process |
People born in Randolph County (2)
People born in Randolph County, including businessman David Edward Jackson, artist Ray Harm, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (7)
- Randolph County, North Carolina county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 144,557 people.
- Randolph County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 31,351 people.
- Randolph County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 24,409 people.
- Randolph County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 24,191 people.
- Randolph County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 22,920 people.
- Randolph County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 18,247 people.
- Randolph County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 6,682 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 |