Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,956 and a population density of 231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,938 inhabitants. Its county seat is Parkersburg. The county was created 226 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about Wood County
| Population : | 82,938 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Wood County, Wood County, Wood County |
| Area : | 377 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.2% |
| Named for : | James Wood |
| Capital : | Parkersburg |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1798 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:26:24 (25th January 2025) |
| Density : | 220 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wood County is located at 39°12'40"N 81°30'54"W (39.2111300, -81.5149700). It has 7 neighbors: Athens County, Meigs County, Washington County, Jackson County, Pleasants County, Ritchie County and Wirt County.
Wood County map
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The largest city of Wood County is Parkersburg with a population of 29,009. Other cities include, Vienna population 10,028 and Williamstown population 2,860. See all Wood County cities & populated places.
Wood County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | 29,009 | City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia |
| Vienna | 10,028 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Blennerhassett | 3,089 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Williamstown | 2,860 | City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Mineral Wells | 1,950 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Washington | 1,175 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| North Hills | 766 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wood County
Wood County has 7 neighbours.
- Athens County county in Ohio, United States
- Meigs County county in Ohio, United States of America
- Washington County county in Ohio, United States
- Jackson County county in West Virginia, United States
- Pleasants County county in West Virginia, United States
- Ritchie County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wirt County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wood County decreased by 4.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 86,956 | - | census |
| 2011 | 86,888 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 86,616 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 86,522 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 86,469 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 86,335 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 85,709 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 85,060 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 84,180 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 83,518 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 82,938 | -0.7% | estimation process |
People born in Wood County (3)
People born in Wood County, including politician and attorney at law John Jay Jackson Sr., general Thomas Maley Harris, politician Joseph Albright, .
List
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wood County , Ohio county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 131,113 people.
- Wood County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 72,560 people.
- Wood County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 46,291 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 |
| 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 |
| Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |
