Summers County, West Virginia
Summers County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Summers County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,927 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,444 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hinton. The county was created 155 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Summers County at a glance
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HintonPopulation 2,321
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Quick Facts about Summers County
| Population | 12,444 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 952 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6559,-80.8586 |
| Named for | George W. Summers |
| Altitude | 1,831 feet / 558 meters |
| Capital | Hinton |
| Establishment | February 27, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:45:25 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Summers County is located at 37°39'21"N 80°51'31"W (37.6558700, -80.8585700). It has 6 neighbors: Fayette County, Giles County, Greenbrier County, Mercer County, Monroe County and Raleigh County.
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The largest city of Summers County is Hinton with a population of 2,321. . See all Summers County cities & populated places.
Summers County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Summers County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 2,321 | City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 2 t...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Summers County decreased by 11.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,927 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,857 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,836 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,589 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,329 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,137 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,978 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,882 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,672 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,573 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,444 | -1.04% | estimation process |
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 |