Romney, West Virginia
Romney: city in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
About
Romney is a city located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,848 and a population density of 743 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,680 inhabitants.
The city was created 301 years ago in 1724.
Quick Facts about Romney
| Population | 1,680 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Postal code | 26757 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 2.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3420,-78.7567 |
| Altitude | 2,690 feet / 820 meters |
| Capital city | Romney is capital of Hampshire County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1725 (301 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:43:00 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 675 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Romney is located at 39°20'31"N 78°45'24"W (39.3420400, -78.7566800).
Romney map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Romney decreased by 10% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,848 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,817 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,799 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,776 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,763 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,749 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,734 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,727 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,717 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,695 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,680 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Romney
1Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
149 Eagle Dr, Romney, WV 26757, United States View details
Phone: +13044240736 | Website available
2Hampshire Park
River Rd, Romney, WV 26757, United States View details
Phone: +13048227300
3Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area
27970 Northwestern Turnpike, Romney, WV 26757, United States View details
4Sycamore Dale
Co Rte 8, Romney, WV 26757, United States View details
People born in Romney (14)
People born in Romney, including lawyer and government official Stephen Ailes, First Lady of West Virginia Edna Brady Cornwell, politician John Rinehart Blue, .
More notable people
- Lee Hawse Patteson (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 28/05/1902
- Marshall McDonald (American engineer, professor, geologist, mineralogist, pisciculturist, and fisheries scientist) he was born in 18/10/1835
- Robert White (American lawyer, born 1833) he was born in 07/02/1833
- John Baker White (American lawyer, military officer, and politician) he was born in 24/08/1868
- Robert White (American lawyer and politician from West Virginia) he was born in 28/05/1876
- Christian Streit White (American military officer, lawyer, court clerk, pisciculturist, and politician) he was born in 10/03/1839
- Charles M. Williams (American academic, author, and military officer) he was born in 20/04/1917
- Thomas J. Ward (American soldier who fought in the American Civil War) he was born in 18/08/1837
- Samuel Lightfoot Flournoy (American lawyer and politician in the U.S. state of West Virginia) he was born in 17/01/1886
- Thomas F. Mulledy (19th-century American Jesuit priest) he was born in 12/08/1794
- Samuel Mulledy (19th-century American Jesuit priest) he was born in 27/03/1811
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Romney, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Romney, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Romney.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Romney Post Office | Romney (WV) | 26757 |
Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Capon Bridge | 371 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Romney distances to largest West Virginia cities