Ritchie County, West Virginia
Ritchie County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Ritchie County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,449 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,499 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harrisville. The county was created 182 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Ritchie County
| Population : | 9,499 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 1175 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | Thomas Ritchie |
| Altitude : | 1,037 feet / 316 meters |
| Capital : | Harrisville |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:18:30 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ritchie County is located at 39°10'42"N 81°3'47"W (39.1782700, -81.0629500). It has 7 neighbors: Tyler County, Calhoun County, Doddridge County, Gilmer County, Pleasants County, Wirt County and Wood County.
Ritchie County map
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The largest city of Ritchie County is Pennsboro with a population of 1,018. Other cities include and Pullman population 135. See all Ritchie County cities & populated places.
Ritchie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ritchie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 1,664 | Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia |
| Pennsboro | 1,018 | City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States |
| Ellenboro | 368 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Cairo | 252 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Pullman | 135 | Human settlement in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Auburn | 88 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Ritchie County
Ritchie County has 7 neighbours.
- Tyler County county in West Virginia, United States
- Calhoun County county in West Virginia, United States
- Doddridge County county in West Virginia, United States
- Gilmer County county in West Virginia, United States
- Pleasants County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wirt County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wood County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ritchie County decreased by 10% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,449 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,313 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,250 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,147 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,077 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,084 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,985 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,851 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,748 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,554 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,499 | -0.58% | estimation process |
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 |
| Wood County | 82,938 | 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 |
