Wirt County, West Virginia
Wirt County: county in West Virginia, United States
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Wirt County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,717 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,705 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elizabeth. The county was created 178 years ago in 1848.
County Snapshot
Wirt County at a glance
Wirt County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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ElizabethPopulation 819
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Quick Facts about Wirt County
| Population | 5,705 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 235 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0224,-81.3786 |
| Named for | William Wirt |
| Altitude | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Capital | Elizabeth |
| Establishment | January 19, 1848 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:52:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Wirt County is located at 39°1'21"N 81°22'43"W (39.0224200, -81.3786200). It has 5 neighbors: Roane County, Calhoun County, Jackson County, Ritchie County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Wirt County is Elizabeth with a population of 819. . See all Wirt County cities & populated places.
Wirt County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wirt County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 819 | Human settlement in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 7 to 13 mph...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wirt County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wirt County decreased by 0.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,717 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,755 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,774 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,838 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,790 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,804 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,767 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,786 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,811 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,821 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,705 | -2.03% | estimation process |
People born in Wirt County (1)
American politician Howard B. Lee was born in Wirt 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 |