Hardy County, West Virginia

Hardy County: County in West Virginia, United States

About

Hardy County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,025 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,633 inhabitants. Its county seat is Moorefield. The county was created 240 years ago in 1784.

Hardy County locator map
Location of Hardy County on West Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Hardy County

Population : 13,633 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : West Virginia (United States)
Area : 1514 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.4%
Land as percent of area : 99.6%
Named for : Samuel Hardy
Altitude : 1,821 feet / 555 meters
Capital : Moorefield
Establishment : January 01, 1785
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 13:10:31 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.88% (2010-2020)
Hardy County Courthouse-Moorefield WV image
Hardy County Courthouse-Moorefield WV
Hardy County Courthouse-Moorefield WV image
Hardy County Courthouse-Moorefield WV image

Geography

Hardy County is located at 39°0'27"N 78°51'29"W (39.0075000, -78.8579200). It has 6 neighbors: Pendleton County, Frederick County, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Grant County and Hampshire County.

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Hardy County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardy County.

City Name Population Title
Moorefield 2,391 Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
Wardensville 258 Town

Hardy County has 6 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hardy County decreased by 2.88% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,025 - census
2011 13,962 -0.45% estimation process
2012 13,849 -0.82% estimation process
2013 13,968 0.85% estimation process
2014 13,956 -0.09% estimation process
2015 13,826 -0.94% estimation process
2016 13,812 -0.1% estimation process
2017 13,849 0.27% estimation process
2018 13,764 -0.62% estimation process
2019 13,776 0.09% estimation process
2020 13,633 -1.05% estimation process

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People born in Hardy County (1)

American lawyer Clyde See was born in Hardy County

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