Roane County, West Virginia
Roane County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Roane County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,926 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,482 inhabitants. Its county seat is Spencer. The county was created 170 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Roane County at a glance
Roane 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
SpencerPopulation 1,989
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Quick Facts about Roane County
| Population | 13,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Roane County |
| Area | 1253 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7140,-81.3484 |
| Named for | Spencer Roane |
| Altitude | 1,014 feet / 309 meters |
| Capital | Spencer |
| Establishment | March 11, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:46 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Roane County is located at 38°42'51"N 81°20'54"W (38.7140300, -81.3483500). It has 5 neighbors: Calhoun County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County and Wirt County.
Roane County map
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The largest city of Roane County is Spencer with a population of 1,989. Other cities include and Reedy population 159. See all Roane County cities & populated places.
Roane County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roane County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 1,989 | City in West Virginia |
| Reedy | 159 | Human settlement in Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Roane County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Roane County decreased by 10.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,926 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,801 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,679 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,607 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,595 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,375 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,114 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,004 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,918 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,688 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,482 | -1.53% | estimation process |
People born in Roane County (1)
American judge Larry Starcher was born in Roane County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Roane County, Tennessee county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 53,841 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 |