Berkeley County, county in West Virginia, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 122,125 inhabitants. The county was created 252 years ago in 1772. Its county seat is Martinsburg.
There are 2 city/town in Berkeley County, WV. The largest city of Berkeley County is Martinsburg with a population of 17,514. Other cities include and Hedgesville population 295
Nestled in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Berkeley County contains a mix of growing suburbs, historic small towns, and scenic rural areas. The largest city and county seat is Martinsburg, home to around 18,000 people. With its blossoming commercial districts and proximity to the D.C. metro area, Martinsburg is becoming a bedroom community.
Just south of Martinsburg lies the town of Ranson, which has seen steady population growth and now contains over 4,500 residents. Neighboring Charles Town is even older, founded in 1786, and home to around 5,200 people. Charles Town resonates with history as the location of abolitionist John Brown's trial.
Further from the eastern panhandle urban centers, quainter towns like Hedgesville, Gerrardstown, and Falling Waters dot the countryside. These areas retain their rural roots and pioneer spirit, with Gerrardstown hosting a popular annual West Virginia Honey Festival.
With the development around Martinsburg and Charlestown coupled with the pastoral setting of smaller towns, Berkeley County offers the best of progress and preservation in eastern West Virginia.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkeley County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Hedgesville | Town in West Virginia | 295 |
Martinsburg | City in West Virginia, United States | 17,514 |