West Virginia projected population growth from 2025 through 2035

West Virginia, the Mountain State, is known for its rugged beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and strong sense of community. From the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains to the scenic beauty of the New River Gorge, West Virginia offers a tranquil escape amidst nature's splendor. With a diverse economy supported by industries such as energy, tourism, and manufacturing, West Virginia continues to attract individuals seeking a high quality of life and a close connection to the outdoors.

Picture from a ciy in West Virginia U.S.

West Virginia forecasted population

Aterio data team has developed an AI enhanced model that helps organizations understand the forecasted growth of population in West Virginia for years 2025 through 2035.

Population Growth Rate (Year over Year)

1,700,0001,720,0001,740,0001,760,0001,780,0001,800,000-0.80%-0.60%-0.40%-0.20%0.00%2020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035

2020

Population

1,793,736

Growth

0.00%

2021

Population

1,785,618

Growth

-0.45%

2022

Population

1,774,122

Growth

-0.64%

2023

Population

1,770,495

Growth

-0.20%

2024

Population

1,769,979

Growth

-0.03%

2025

Population

1,763,612

Growth

-0.36%

2026

Population

1,758,924

Growth

-0.27%

2027

Population

1,754,885

Growth

-0.23%

2028

Population

1,751,516

Growth

-0.19%

2029

Population

1,748,666

Growth

-0.16%

2030

Population

1,746,013

Growth

-0.15%

2031

Population

1,739,240

Growth

-0.39%

2032

Population

1,732,754

Growth

-0.37%

2033

Population

1,726,701

Growth

-0.35%

2034

Population

1,721,192

Growth

-0.32%

2035

Population

1,716,088

Growth

-0.30%

Last update at Tue Jun 30 2026

Zip code level csv report on population forecast and economic development in West Virginia

Our team has created a comprehensive report on population forecast and economic development by zip code using our proprietary AI models.

Top 10 most populated cities in West Virginia

Our model provides a detailed 2025 through 2035 forecasted population growth for every city and zip code in West Virginia.

City

2020 census

2025 population

2030 population

2035 population

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Charleston48,81046,03943,93741,721View city insights, Charleston
Huntington46,84144,73544,33443,843View city insights, Huntington
Morgantown30,06830,66332,67934,643View city insights, Morgantown
Parkersburg29,74928,59927,94627,075View city insights, Parkersburg
Wheeling26,98625,89325,37424,658View city insights, Wheeling
Weirton19,16218,32218,02817,593View city insights, Weirton
Martinsburg18,73919,39821,55423,566View city insights, Martinsburg
Fairmont18,41017,96018,08018,093View city insights, Fairmont
Beckley17,27016,26215,62114,888View city insights, Beckley
Clarksburg15,94315,16614,88814,504View city insights, Clarksburg

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