Richwood, West Virginia
Richwood: city in West Virginia, United States
About
Richwood is a city located in the county of Nicholas in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,051 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,842 inhabitants.
The city was created 125 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Richwood
| Population | 1,842 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Postal code | 26261 |
| Area | 4.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2248,-80.5331 |
| Altitude | 2,208 feet / 673 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1901 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:40:29 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 426 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Richwood is located at 38°13'29"N 80°31'59"W (38.2248400, -80.5331400).
Richwood map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Richwood decreased by 11.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,051 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,044 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,041 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,009 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,984 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,965 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,944 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,917 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,887 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,855 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,842 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Richwood
1City Hall
6, White Ave, Richwood, WV 26261 View details
Phone: +13048462596
People born in Richwood (6)
People born in Richwood, including politician Clifton Skeen, writer Emily Brightwell, politician Mike Callaghan, .
More notable people
- Peter Brunette (American film critic) he was born in 18/09/1943
- Wayland Dean (American baseball player) he was born in 20/06/1902
- Donald Morton (American oncologist) he was born in 12/09/1934
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Richwood, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237880 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg (WV) | 24901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Richwood, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Richwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richwood Post Office | Richwood (WV) | 26261 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Richwood, Texas city in West Virginia, United States with a population of 4,015 people.
- Richwood, Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States with a population of 3,375 people.
- Richwood, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 2,554 people.
- Richwood, Minnesota township in Becker County, Minnesota with a population of 704 people.
- Richwood, Wisconsin civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin with a population of 518 people.
Other cities in Nicholas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nicholas County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Summersville | 3,225 | Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States |
| Craigsville | 2,213 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Richwood distances to largest West Virginia cities