West Virginia Counties Directory & Interactive Map
Complete official guide to all 55 counties in West Virginia (WV). Explore 2024 US Census population estimates, county seats, FIPS codes, land areas, and interactive mapping tools powered by GeoMap Suite.
West Virginia County Breakdown
Showing 6 of 6 documented counties and seats.
County Name | FIPS | County Seat | Population (Census) | Land Area | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County (Charleston) | 54039 | Charleston | 180,745 | 903 sq mi | Lookup |
| Berkeley County (Martinsburg) | 54003 | Martinsburg | 122,076 | 321 sq mi | Lookup |
| Monongalia County (Morgantown) | 54061 | Morgantown | 105,822 | 361 sq mi | Lookup |
| Cabell County (Huntington) | 54011 | Huntington | 94,350 | 281 sq mi | Lookup |
| Wood County (Parkersburg) | 54107 | Parkersburg | 84,296 | 367 sq mi | Lookup |
| Raleigh County (Beckley) | 54081 | Beckley | 74,591 | 607 sq mi | Lookup |
Geographic Structure of West Virginia Counties
County Administration & Governance
In West Virginia, county governments manage vital public infrastructure, tax assessments, law enforcement, judicial courts, election administration, and public records. The county seat (Charleston and other municipal headquarters) houses the primary courthouse, commissioners, and sheriff’s department.
All West Virginia counties carry a unique 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, where the first two digits (54) designate the state and the remaining three digits identify each specific jurisdiction.
Geographic & Demographic Highlights
- Most Populous County:Kanawha County (Charleston) (180,745 residents)
- Largest by Land Area:Kanawha County (Charleston) (903 sq mi)
- State Capital:Charleston
- Census Bureau Region:South United States
Demographic calculations derive from the United States Census Bureau 2024 Population Estimates Program (PEP) and TIGER/Line geographic boundary files.