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 124 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 |
| Altitude : | 2,208 feet / 673 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1901 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:12:34 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 426 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richwood is located at 38°13'29"N 80°31'59"W (38.2248400, -80.5331400).
Richwood map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Richwood
Demographics
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 |
Other Places in Richwood
1 City Hall
6, White Ave, Richwood, WV 26261 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13048462596 🔗 Url
People born in Richwood (6)
People born in Richwood, including politician Clifton Skeen, writer Emily Brightwell, politician Mike Callaghan, .
List
- 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
Schools in Richwood
College & universities near Richwood, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237880 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg (WV) | 24901 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richwood, WV
| 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 |
Post offices near Richwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richwood Post Office | Richwood (WV) | 26261 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- 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
