Tucked inside mountains like the Appalachians, Banska Bysteria has a connection with West Virginia’s capital city.

By Stephen Smoot Over the past month, the United States Census Bureau has released updated state and local profiles, as well ...

Where People Meet Place Discover the fascinating world of population geography! From the densest cities to the emptiest regions, we explore how people shape the planet — and how the planet shapes ...

The population fell in many of the areas part of West Virginia and Louisiana. "In general, large counties had faster growth in 2024, while small counties noted more population loss," a Census ...

See live updates of West Virginia election results from the 2024 election, including Senate and House races, state elections and ballot initiatives.

The latest proposal has an estimated 43 households with between 101 and 110 people living in West Hills. There were also a few other changes to the map that helped maintain contiguity after requests ...

Data from the World Population Review has revealed which countries have the highest population density.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As the elk herd in southern West Virginia grows, the Division of Natural Resources has partnered with West Virginia University to examine the genetics of the animals.

Population Density per Square Mile: 74.6 GDP per Capita: $53,852 With a population density of 74.6 people per square mile, West Virginia is one of the least densely populated states in the US.

West Virginia has been battling wildfires since Wednesday. The National Guard has joined in the fight and rain in the forecast should also help.

The interactive map below shows each state’s population percentage of Irish or partially Irish residents. Of any county in the U.S., it’s Cook County, which covers Chicago and the surrounding metro ...