Wetzel County, West Virginia
Wetzel County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Wetzel County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,583 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,904 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Martinsville. The county was created 180 years ago in 1846.
County Snapshot
Wetzel County at a glance
Wetzel County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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West Virginia counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
New MartinsvillePopulation 5,111
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Wetzel County
| Population | 14,904 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 361 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6053,-80.6391 |
| Named for | Lewis Wetzel |
| Altitude | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Capital | New Martinsville |
| Establishment | January 10, 1846 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:41:50 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Wetzel County is located at 39°36'19"N 80°38'21"W (39.6052600, -80.6391000). It has 8 neighbors: Monroe County, Tyler County, Doddridge County, Harrison County, Marion County, Marshall County, Monongalia County and Greene County.
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The largest city of Wetzel County is New Martinsville with a population of 5,111. Other cities include, Hundred population 258 and Smithfield population 142. See all Wetzel County cities & populated places.
Wetzel County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wetzel County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Martinsville | 5,111 | City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States |
| Hundred | 258 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Smithfield | 142 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wetzel County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wetzel County decreased by 11.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,583 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,369 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,344 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,112 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,955 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,777 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,644 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,433 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,259 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,065 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,904 | -1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Wetzel County (1)
American football coach Mont McIntire was born in Wetzel County
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 |