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West Virginia rankings

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Charleston (47,421 residents)Huntington (45,787 residents)Morgantown (30,236 residents)Parkersburg (29,240 residents)Wheeling (26,350 residents)Martinsburg (18,904 residents)Weirton (18,647 residents)Fairmont (18,221 residents)Beckley (16,818 residents)Clarksburg (15,549 residents)Teays Valley (14,151 residents)South Charleston (13,457 residents)Cheat Lake (10,902 residents)St. Albans (10,522 residents)Vienna (10,518 residents)Cross Lanes (9,671 residents)Bluefield (9,387 residents)Bridgeport (9,252 residents)Oak Hill (7,937 residents)Moundsville (7,869 residents)Charles Town (7,337 residents)Dunbar (7,254 residents)Pea Ridge (6,988 residents)Hurricane (6,855 residents)Nitro (6,853 residents)Elkins (6,811 residents)Brookhaven (6,212 residents)Princeton (5,736 residents)Ranson corporation (5,729 residents)New Martinsville (5,133 residents)Buckhannon (5,116 residents)Keyser (4,857 residents)Grafton (4,618 residents)Barboursville (4,376 residents)Pinch (4,037 residents)Westover (4,026 residents)Point Pleasant (3,961 residents)Weston (3,840 residents)Lewisburg (3,835 residents)Ravenswood (3,830 residents)
Map of West Virginia: the 40 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in West Virginia

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in West Virginia

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in West Virginia

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in West Virginia

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in West Virginia

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in West Virginia

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in West Virginia

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in West Virginia

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in West Virginia

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in West Virginia

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

Best West Virginia metro areas for registered nurses

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Best West Virginia metro areas for retail salespersons

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Best West Virginia metro areas for home health and personal care aides

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Best West Virginia metro areas for cashiers

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Best West Virginia metro areas for cooks, fast food

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Best West Virginia metro areas for general and operations managers

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Best West Virginia metro areas for stockers and order fillers

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Best West Virginia metro areas for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Best West Virginia metro areas for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

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Best West Virginia metro areas for customer service representatives

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Best West Virginia metro areas for office clerks, general

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Best West Virginia metro areas for nursing assistants

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Best West Virginia metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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Best West Virginia metro areas for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

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Best West Virginia metro areas for waiters and waitresses

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